Past Consequences of Mining in the Pecos

A destructive history
“In March of that year (1991), spring snowmelt carried contaminants into the Pecos River, killing 90,000 fish. Two campsites where mine waste was used in construction were closed due to contamination and the number of Pecos area visitors dropped off significantly, hurting the local economy.” SOURCE: sic.org
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The white and brown precipitates and froths consist of iron, copper and zinc sulfates, iron and aluminum oxides and hydroxides.
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El Molino Mills Tailings
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Tererro Mine Waste Piles
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