NM congressional delegation registers opposition to uranium mining in Carson National Forest

In a letter on April 9, 2026, New Mexico's congressional delegation registered opposition to a proposal to mine for uranium in Carson National Forest.

By: Julia Goldberg

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: April 9, 2026

Words: 561

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation on Thursday registered in a letter to Carson National Forest Supervisor James Duran their objection to exploratory uranium drilling by a Canadian-based company within the forest near Canjilon.

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As Source NM recently reported, the Vancouver uranium company Gamma Resources Ltd. issued a notice of intent in late February to the Carson National Forest, proposing to drill up to 12 …

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