A public hearing on April 21 at 6 p.m. at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center will provide information on Freeport-McMoRan’s 2024 Closure Closeout Plan update for the Chino Mine. Hosted by the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, the event will also include a 5 p.m. open house for community questions. The updated plan outlines reclamation strategies and financial assurances intended to support long-term water treatment and site cleanup, which stakeholders emphasize are essential to protecting the public and environment following eventual mine closure.
The Hurley Town Council appointed Miguel Misquez as a new animal control and code enforcement officer during its regular meeting. In response to ongoing drought conditions, the town enacted Stage 1 fire restrictions, limiting open burning while allowing certain controlled uses. The council also addressed ongoing needs related to police compliance requirements, infrastructure improvements, and various administrative and equipment approvals.
Energy Transfer is hosting a series of open houses to provide information and gather public input on the proposed Desert Southwest Pipeline Project, a 520-mile underground gas pipeline designed to support growing electricity demands in Arizona and New Mexico. Community members are invited to attend sessions from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on April 20th at the Lordsburg Special Events Center, April 21 at the Tyrone Community Center and April 22 at the Mimbres Valley Special Events Center in Deming. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the project timeline, proposed route and potential local benefits.
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Families in New Mexico who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will see updated verification requirements beginning May 1, as the New Mexico Health Care Authority implements new measures to improve accuracy in benefit calculations. Applicants and recipients reporting changes will be required to provide documentation for housing, utility, and dependent care expenses during the normal renewal process. Officials emphasized that current benefits will not be immediately affected and that assistance will be available for those who have difficulty obtaining required documents, including alternative verification options when necessary.
