The Pecos Valley, which contains the Tererro remediation site, is an area that is being targeted for exploratory mining operations. This area is still recovering from irresponsible mining operations that contaminated the river in the 1990’s causing over 90,000 fish to be killed and millions of dollars spent by the state for cleanup.
Even early stages of exploratory drilling could contaminate the Pecos River and other streams nearby.
The waters of New Mexico’s Upper Pecos Watershed sustain and enrich the lives and livelihoods of all who live, work, and recreate there.
These mountains, rivers, watersheds, mesas and forests belong to the people of New Mexico. The Santa Fe National Forest and the Pecos Wilderness are home to the streams we fish, the trails we hike, the backcountry we camp and hunt in.
The Pecos is the backbone of a diverse ecosystem and the lifeblood of a culture that depends on that ecosystem staying intact and healthy.