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Thursday, September 9, 2021

Roper Cement Plant UPDATE

Hearing Info:

Our phone calls, letters, emails and signing the petition have worked! There will be a hearing in Alto with the NMED Air Quality Division, but due to covid-19, the date for the hearing has been set back to some time in the winter of 2021-2022.

Coalition Info: The newly formed group, “The Alto Coalition for Environmental Preservation” has been set up under the Ranches of Sonterra Homeowner’s Association. A web page is in the works so everyone can follow and keep up on the fight forward.

Attorney Info: Mr. Tom Hnasko has been hired. Mr. Hnasko is a well respected environmental attorney with lengthy credentials throughout the country. Mr. Hnasko has predicted, worse case scenario could be up to $500,000 in costs. Ranches of Sonterra has put up $10,000 to get the ball rolling.

Donation Info: The Coalition is looking for donations of any amount to help defer the legal cost. Phyllis Bewley, CPA will oversee the account. Scrutiny as to monies donated, how the monies are dispersed and the disposition of surplus funds, will be the responsibility of the Chair, Vice Chair and Treasury Team.

To Donate Info: Money orders and checks please make out to “ROSPOA , For/Memo” designating the Concrete Batch Plant Legal Defense. Send to Phyllis Bewley, CPA - POB 123 Ruidoso, NM 88354 Attn: ROSPOS CBP or go to Ranches of Sonterra web page and on the left you will see a menu and a place to click on, to donate using PayPal.

Next Meeting Info: The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday September 16 at 7 pm at the Alto Country Club in the Pavilion Room. Mr. Tom Hnasko will be present to field questions. Everyone concerned about the concrete batch plant on Hwy 220 is invited to attend.

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