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The “death map” tells the story of decades of sickness in the small northwest New Mexico communities of Murray Acres and Broadview Acres. Turquoise arrows point to homes where residents had thyroid disease, dark blue arrows mark cases of breast cancer, and yellow arrows mean cancer claimed a life. Neighbors built the map a decade ago after watching relatives and friends fall ill and die. Dominating the top right corner of the map, less than half a mile from the cluster of colorful arrows, sits what residents believe is the cause of their sickness: 22.2 million tons of uranium waste left over from milling ore to supply power plants and nuclear bombs.
Time and again, mining company Homestake and government agencies promised to clean up waste from decades of uranium processing. It didn’t happen. Now they’re trying a new tactic: buying out homeowners to avoid finishing the job.
Press Release – Bayleys An ultra-premium holiday accommodation complex in Ohakunes historic former post office building has been put on the market for sale. Known as RATA Ohakune NZ, the …
An ‘ultra-premium’ holiday accommodation complex in Ohakune’s historic former post office building has been put on the market for sale.
Known as RATA Ohakune NZ, the newly renovated freehold property for sale at 23 Clyde Street, Ohakune, sits at a high-profile corner site in the heart of the central North Island mountain resort town.
“Containing three beautiful, architecturally designed and finished three-bedroom apartments, this property is ideally suited as an ultra-premium luxury lodge,” said Bayleys Real Estate salesperson Wayne Frewen.