The whys of the fight against Roper CBP

Alto CEP (Alto Coalition for Environmental Protction) mounted a legal opposition to halt plans to bring an industrial polluter into our area. The owner will not listen to the objections, lied in his application for an Air Quality Permit by stating there is/was no objection to his plan, purchased the land where he wants to place the plant despite full knowledge of the deed restrictions prohibiting such an operation,. He has dragged out the dispute for over a year and he is continuing by mounting appeals to the decisions by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED).

He has rejected or ignored all attempts to negotiate. We heard, and it is hearsay, that he bragged to an acquaintance he was going to drag out the process until he breaks us. Such a plant in this forested, semi-rural area will destroy the environment, pollute the underground stream area residents rely on for water, and decimate the quality of life we moved here to enjoy.

Your contributions have been funding our expenses to fight this encroachment. All of the members of our council are unpaid volunteers and all donated funds are dedicated to our legal fight.

Thank you for hearing our story and doubly thanks if you can contribute to help us win this fight.