NM official calls for full environmental review of Carson National Forest uranium mine proposal

Tirzio Lopez, a board member of the Upper Chama conservation district, said a full review is necessary of Gamma Resources' Canjilon proposal.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: April 1, 2026

Words: 735

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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A board member of a Northern New Mexico conservation district who lives about five miles northwest of a proposed uranium mine is calling on Carson National Forest to conduct a full environmental review before it considers approving the first new uranium operation in decades.

Tirzio Lopez, who serves on the governmental Upper Chama Soil and Water Conservation District board, and as a New Mexico Game Commission board member, said that he was shocked to …

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