Molycorp Superfund decision delayed by impasse
State of New Mexico and Molycorp remain at odds over how to clean up the Questa molybdenum mine. A Johnson spokesman said no deal was reached on cleanup method, keeping the mine from immediate Superfund designation. EPA supervision would ensue if listing proceeds. a state plan could be cheaper.
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New 3 Percent Cap Aims to Curb Taos County Property Taxes
Taos County residents gain tax relief under a state law capping annual property value increases at 3 percent starting January 1. The measure, welcomed by many, increases assessor workload as sales trigger reappraisals with new market values.
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Taos County
Gerald Nichols
Nichols
New Mexico
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Taos
Ben Lujan
Gary Johnson
Johnson
Taos County braces for 3 percent cap on property value increases
Taos County plans to enforce a 3 percent cap on value increases under a new law while continuing a two year reap praisal cycle. Assessor staff will adjust notices for April 2001, reflecting the cap. initial increases have reached 10 percent in some cases, with future revisions to prevent tax hikes.
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Taos
Nichols
Margie Abeyta
Lujan
Taos County
Acequia members win session victories in New Mexico
In the 2000 New Mexico Legislature acequia groups secured minor wins while several measures died. A memorial urged the State Engineer to clarify loan procedures for maintenance and reconstruction. a $60,000 pilot to address errors in federal water adjudication failed. Seven river systems including Rio Pueblo de Taos and Red River stood to gain from funding, but memorials stalled as session adjoined.
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Acequia Parelantes
Interstate Stream Commission
Acequias
Rio Pueblo de Taos
Rio Hondo
Red River
New Mexico
House
Senate
Manny Aragon
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