Since 1987, the New Mexico Environmental Law Center has worked every day to protect New Mexico's water, land and air from toxic pollution; and to assist its many and diverse communities protect their environment.
Objections Filed In Emissions Fight
“NEE attorney Bruce Frederick said the NEE [proposal] would have no impact on small businesses and viewed the Tri-State action as a delaying tactic.“ Albuquerque Journal
Navajos turn to Supreme Court for Protection from Nuclear Contamination
“‘Today is an important day for the people of Church Rock and Crownpoint,‘ said Eric Jantz, lead attorney, New Mexico Environmental Law Center. ‘The community is letting the government know that they will not give up the fight and they will continue resisting these proposed uranium mines.‘” Indian Country Today
Critics of New Mexico mine petition Supreme Court
“Eric Jantz, an attorney for the Environmental Law Center, said opponents fear the mining will harm groundwater, and there won’t be enough money available to clean it up. ‘No (in-situ leach) operations anywhere in the United States has been able to restore groundwater to pre-mining conditions,‘ he said. ‘It’s never happened.‘ “ Associated Press
Learn more about the Hydro Resources, Inc. uranium mines case
Fight Over Uranium Mining on Indian Land Goes to the Supreme Court
“New Mexico Environmental Law Center said today it is taking a decades-old fight over renewed uranium mining on Native American lands to the Supreme Court.“ Clearly New Mexico
Agreements to Advance Uranium Cleanups on Native American Lands
“The New Mexico Environmental Law Center appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday in an effort to stop a Texas company from beginning mining operations. Earlier this year, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals refused to overturn the company’s license. The appeal claims the mine would contaminate the sole source of drinking water for some 15,000 Navajos living near the mine.“ Fair Warning
NM uranium mining case appealed to US Supreme Court
“The group Eastern Navajo Dine against Uranium Mining presented convincing evidence that mining would contaminate groundwater, including the communities’ primary drinking water source, the NMELC said.“ The New Mexico Independent