County Commissioners voted unanimously at their June 9 meeting to pass a resolution supporting the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant’s current operations and asking that no changes be made or requirements added.
Brian Beaudoin, president of the New Mexico Trout conservation organization, said red waters are designated catch-and-release areas to help protect New Mexico’s two native trout species, Rio Grande cutthroat trout in the north and Gila trout in the southwestern part of the state.
Adrian Hedden
Artesia Daily Press
achedden@currentargus.com
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