Gold King Mine spill settlement fund draws 17 proposals totaling million

FARMINGTON — New Mexico officials received 17 proposals totaling more than $28 million for the $10 million in Gold King Mine spill settlement money...

December 3, 2022
2:00 AM

FARMINGTON — New Mexico officials received 17 proposals totaling more than $28 million for the $10 million in Gold King Mine spill settlement money between the state and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that has been set aside for restoration projects.The deadline for submitting proposals for the settlement money was Oct. 28, a date that was extended from its original deadline of Sept. 30 by the New Mexico Office of the Natural Resources Trustee, the state agency that is coordinating the process.

Mike Easterling