Bill
SB 276
Creates a revolving fund to finance cleanup of New Mexico's abandoned uranium mining sites, addressing environmental contamination in rural and Native American communities.
SB 276 establishes a revolving fund in New Mexico dedicated to reclaiming and remediating uranium mining sites across the state. The fund would provide ongoing financial resources for cleanup efforts at abandoned or legacy uranium mines, potentially addressing environmental and health hazards left from decades of mining activity in the region.
New Mexico has extensive uranium mining history, leaving behind contaminated sites that pose risks to groundwater, air quality, and public health—particularly in Native American communities and rural areas. A dedicated revolving fund creates a sustainable mechanism for addressing cleanup without requiring repeated legislative appropriations, though it requires initial capital and ongoing funding sources to function effectively.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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