Catron County residents seek local uranium mining ban after proposal clears first hurdle

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: August 31, 2026

Words: 745

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Residents of the small west-central New Mexico town of Datil in Catron County gathered in an elementary school gymnasium last week to push local officials into action as a company makes steady progress toward exploring uranium deposits northwest of town.

NovaCore Exploration Inc. submitted a permit request July 2 to the state Mining and Minerals Division, seeking permission to drill up to 37 boreholes about 15 miles northwest of Datil for what it’s named …

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