alibi . february 10 – 16, 2005
Trouble on the Turquoise Trail
Proposed mine draws ire of local residents
By Christie Chisholm

[There is a] proposal by A&M Rock company to build a quarry just over a mile away from [Golden, New Mexico, along Highway 14]. The San Pedro Rock Quarry would also be located within two-and-a-half miles of the Turquoise Trail Scenic Byway — a nationally recognized road that attracts over 100,000 tourists every year. Because of its proximity to the national landmark as well as a number of local neighborhoods, the proposal is stirring up a great deal of local concern — and a lot of community action.

The Turquoise Trail Preservation Trust (TTPT) is the main association spearheading the efforts to prevent the new rock quarry from being built. …

The original plan for the quarry proposed that it would stretch over 92 acres on a 127 acre site, and would have a lifespan of 31 years. Mining 400,000 tons of rock annually, the narrow two-lane byway would provide passage for 24-ton trucks five days a week, one every eight minutes, says Prosapio. The quarry would also need to consume more than 1 million gallons of water every year in order to mitigate air pollution.
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San Pedro Quarry Information

A page dedicated to providing information to the public regarding the proposed San Pedro Quarry, located along the Turquoise Trail Scenic Byway, New Mexico
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ABQjournal: Guest View: Help Preserve Turquoise Trail
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Turquoise Trail Preservation Trust
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Turquoise Trail Association New Mexico Enchantment USA
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BLM, San Pedro Rock Quarry Environmental Assessment