Massive rock slide risk at Molycorp mine north of Questa
An independent panel warns that heavy rain could topple a portion of the Capulin Goathill North waste rock pile, threatening State Road 38 and the Red River near Questa. The Mine Rock Pile Stability Review Board urges swift stabilization measures while regulators and Molycorp outline steps. state agencies plan emergency measures and public warnings.
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Molycorp
Goathill
Red River
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Unocal
Goathill North
Leroy Apodaca
Apodaca
Brian Shields
Taos
Amigos Bravos
Mine Rock Stability Review Committee
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Shields
New Mexico
Bill Richardson
State Mining and Minerals Division
Environment Department
Department of Public Safety
$50K bond set for Taos graffiti suspect
Alfredo Sanchez, 19, of Ranchos de Taos, faces eight felony counts of criminal damage to property and one misdemeanor count of concealing identity after a graffiti spree on multiple local landmarks. Magistrate Judge Erminio Martinez ordered a $50,000 cash bond. Taos police and business owners describe the incidents as costly vandalism, while authorities push for accountability and stricter controls on spray paint.
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Alfredo Sanchez
Ranchos de Taos
Baskin Robbins
Bud's Flowers
Burger King
Bobby Gonzales
Fernanda Miera
Dominic Cortez
Sanchez
Judge denies lower bond for Lujan in taos county case
Taos County Judge Peggy Nelson denies lowering Philip R Lujans bond on June 10 to 30 000 with electronic monitoring. Lujan is charged with voluntary manslaughter or involuntary manslaughter in the May 2002 death of Diana Sanchez at an El Prado trailer. If convicted he faces up to six years for voluntary manslaughter plus two more for aggravating circumstances or up to 18 months for involuntary manslaughter plus three months. The defense cited finances and monitoring, while the state highlighted risk factors from HRDAs assessment. Sanchez was found dead from blunt force trauma. a 911 call was logged May 8 2002. Reporter Scott Gerdes contributed.
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Peggy Nelson
el Prado
Diana Sanchez
Efense
Jeff Shannon
Philip R.lujan
Rio Rancho
Sanchez
Robert Anaya
HRDA
Lujan
Nelson
Anaya
Taos County
Sedaes Alti
Charlie Martinez
Scott Gerdes
Cumbres Toltec train rides resume this summer in Colorado
The Cumbres and Toltec Railroad restarts June 14 offering historic steam engine trips over the 10,000 foot Cumbres Pass between Chama and Antonito Colorado. Adults pay 60 dollars plus a 2 dollar fire suppression fee while children pay 30 dollars plus the 2 dollar fee. Call 1 800 CUMBRES for details.
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Antonito
Colo
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