NM environment officials, U.S. Air Force agree to PFAS cleanup plan around Cannon

By: Danielle Prokop

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: May 13, 2026

Words: 523

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Top U.S. Air Force and New Mexico environment officials this week announced a verbal agreement to expedite clean up of toxic chemicals in Curry County aquifers surrounding Cannon Air Force base.

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Officials said the agreement marks a “thawing” in what has been a tense and litigious relationship, as the U.S. Air Force has agreed to pay for the state’s efforts and offer technical support to collect …

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