Another way to donate to fighting the Concrete Patch Plant

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Alto Coalition for Environmental Preservation

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Don't forget this event. It will be fun night plus will help raise money for this fight we've had against the building of a Concrete Batch Plant on Hwy 220. Don't forget, when this ends and there is NO CBP in the neighborhood - you too benefit from this effort to stop Roper CBP. Please help with donations

To donate by check, make your check or money order payable to “ALTOCEP” and mail to:

ALTOCEP, PO Box 1213, Alto, NM 88312

All of the members of Alto CEP are unpaid volunteers. Donations are used solely to cover expenses incurred protecting and preserving our fragile environment.

A new platform to donate recently came on line at: https://altocep.networkforgood.com/projects/166123-no-concrete-batch-plant

Link to attend the event: https://altocep.networkforgood.com/events/46190-magic-music-money-in-the-mountains

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.

Rain report for July. August 2021 had 5.45" Hope we get that much again!

The Never Ending Story....

THE Cement Batch Plant - the never ending saga. SO on the nth hour - literally, 30 days (the allowed deadline) and right before the end of the day, Roper Construction Inc. submits to Environmental Improvement Board a Motion to Reconsider Order Denying Permit Application. Ah, here we go again. SO, we have plenty of lawyer fees fighting this Cement Batch Plant.

This fight is FOR ALL OF US.

Please help by donating to Alto CEP, PO BOX 1213, Alto, NM 88312. Check made out to AltoCEP and it is tax deductible.

OR attend the next event: https://altocep.networkforgood.com/events/46190-magic-music-money-in-the-mountains

Magic...Music...Money...In the Mountains

Join us on Friday, August 26th for an evening of food and drink, relaxing music, and amazing magic

Swing to the music provided by Marilyn Orr, pianist, a harpist and a flutist.

When the musicians take a break, a magician takes the stage.

Featuring Magician Bob Patillo.

Sip a cocktail while you peruse the fabulous silent auction featuring jewelry, art, furniture and more.

All proceeds cover the legal expenses of the Alto Coalition for Environmental Protection.

Cocktails at 5:00, Dinner at 6:00

The atmosphere is relaxed, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be amazed.

And the rains came, once again

Breathe easier - FOR NOW - Concrete Batch Plant Air Quality Permit denied. Please help AltoCEP pay off lawyer fees incurred in this fight

THE DEPUTY SECRETARY HEREBY ADOPTS THE HEARING OFFICER’S REPORT AND FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED:

The Application for an air quality construction permit is hereby denied, and the corresponding permit shall not be issued by the Air Quality Bureau.

Digitally signed by Stephanie Stringer, Deputy Secretary of Environment

Just have to pay off lawyer bills now and be ever vigilant for any appeal from Roper OR any other industrialist submitting a new application. Expenses to combat the intrusion of this industrial polluter into our neighborhoods are substantially more money than our small group can afford so we are asking for your tax deductible donations.

AltoCEP is a tax exempt public charity as defined in Internal Revenue Code IRC 501(c)(3). Donors can deduct contributions under IRC Section 170. Please consult your tax advisor for additional information.

To donate by check, please do the following:

Make your check or money order payable to “ALTOCEP”.

Mail your check to:

ALTOCEP

PO Box 1213

Alto, NM 88312

All of the members of AltoCEP are unpaid volunteers. Donations are used solely to cover expenses incurred protecting and preserving our fragile environment.

AltoCEP stands for "Alto Coalition for Environmental Preservation". Created to fight this particular Concrete Batch Plant, but also any future industrial intrusions into our neighborhoods.