New Mexico state agency to hold public hearing on proposed uranium mine

The New Mexico Mining and Minerals Division received more than 200 letters opposing the project and calling for a public hearing.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 575

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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The New Mexico office charged with permitting what would be the state’s first new uranium mine in decades has agreed to hold a public hearing after receiving more than 200 letters in opposition.

Laramide Resources, Inc. announced a major milestone in mid-January for its years-long effort to build La Jara Mesa uranium mine about 10 miles north of Grants. After the state’s Mining and Minerals Division deemed the company’s 72-page mining plan “administratively complete,” …

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