Governor Martinez's Address to San Juan County

Animas River / Gold King Mine Wastewater Spill

On Saturday, August 8th, Governor Susana Martinez held a press conference in Farmington regarding the Animas River contamination. During her visit, she flew from Farmington to the Colorado border to observe the effects of the waste that spilled into the river from Gold King Mine located above Silverton, Colorado.

San Juan Safe Communities Initiative has provided video of Governor Martinez's address to the community for those who could not attend. Please view video above.

MORE INFORMATION:

San Juan County Office of Emergency Management (SJCOEM)

SJCOEM on Facebook

New Mexico Environment Department

(NM ED)