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On August 5, 2015, the Gold King Mine, located in the Upper Animas Watershed in southwestern Colorado, was the site of a significant blowout that released millions of gallons of water laden with toxic...

Press Release Complaint Proposed Consent Decree Notice of Lodging  

Current Gov. Lujan Grisham, Attorney General Balderas, Environment Secretary Kenney and Trustee Hart Stebbins announce settlement with final contractors in Gold King Mine Litigation (December 29, 2022) Office of Natural Resources Trustee seeks public...

Site History: The Gold King Mine is located within the Bonita Peak Mining District (BPMD) Superfund site in southwestern Colorado that consists of 48 historic mines or mining-related sources that release metal-laden water and...

ONRT 2022 Updated Strategic Plan  https://onrt.env.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ONRT-2022-strategic-plan.pdf

Draft plan proposes projects to restore natural resources injured by 2016 Fuel Spill (Albuquerque, NM) — The New Mexico Office of the Natural Resources Trustee (ONRT) announced today that it is seeking public comment...

Spill History: On Dec. 27, 2016, a Fronk Oil tanker truck carrying petroleum products overturned in icy winter conditions on U.S. Hwy 64, releasing approximately 1,100 gallons of unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel into...

Oil Pollution Act settlement brings $150,000 for resource restoration CIMARRON – New Mexico Natural Resources Trustee Maggie Hart Stebbins today announced a settlement with Texas-based Fronk Oil Company that resolves an Oil Pollution Act...

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December 12, 2019 Maggie Hart Stebbins Appointed Natural Resources Trustee Position is critical to restoring New Mexico’s natural resources SANTA FE — Today, the New Mexico Office of Natural Resources Trustee is pleased to...