Upper Pecos Watershed Association will serve as an unofficial information conduit on the Tererro Copper-Zinc-Gold VMS Project. The links provided below may assist in an understanding of past and present mining in New Mexico and this mining company’s project which will potentially impact the Pecos canyon and its watershed.
Mining Company Information
New World Resources Limited is an Australian company focused on the exploration and development of mineral resources projects in North America.
HIGH‐PRIORITY TARGETS DEFINED FROM SOIL SAMPLING AT THE TERERRO Cu‐Au‐Zn VMS PROJECT
New World Cobalt received $2.0M to support aggressive exploration drilling campaign. Click the link for details.
On 9 April 2019 New World Resources Limited announced it had acquired the Tererro Cu-Au-Zn VMS Project in New Mexico, USA (“Tererro VMS Project”). This acquisition provides the Company a substantial new long-term growth opportunity in a Tier-1 jurisdiction, as the project includes both a near-term development opportunity in the high-grade, gold-rich Jones Hill VMS Deposit as well as outstanding potential to discover and develop additional adjacent deposits as part of a larger VMS mining camp
New World Cobalt (NWC) – Tererro Copper-Zinc-Gold VMS Project investor page
New World Cobalt – ASX Press Release on acquisition of Tererro Copper-Zinc-Gold VMS project
New World Cobalt press release on mining project
New World Cobalt Announcement of Fieldwork Program Commencement at Tererro – June 17, 2019
State and Federal Information
In January 2022, Comexico submitted Revisions to Biological Survey Report.
In October 2021 Mining and Mineral Division submitted comments to both hydrogeological and biological survey.
In August, 2021 Comexico submitted amended version of their Hydrologic Resource Report. NMED will evaluate the amended report once results from ground water sampling have been received.
In August, 2021 Comexico released their Hydrologic Resource Report.
In August, 2021 US Forest Service released their Biological Survey Report and Biological Assessment and Evaluation for the Jones Hill Exploration Project.
On June 1st, 2021. Comexico responded to Agency Comments from March 23, 2021
On May 28th, 2021 Stephanie Garcia, Commissioner of Public Lands submitted a comment letter to Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. You can view a copy of her letter here.
Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department published Agency Comments regarding Updated Regular Exploration Application, Tererro Exploration Project, Permit No. SF040ER, Comexico LLC
Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department requested Agency Comments on November 16th regarding Updated Regular Exploration Application, Tererro Exploration Project, Permit No. SF040ER, Comexico LLC
On October 13th Upper Pecos Watershed Association submitted comments to Mining and Mineral Division.
On September 30th Comexico submitted Response to Comments on Regular Exploration Application. Please view the document here.
On September 20th, 2020, MMD submitted the following document in response to Comexico’s letter
Comexico responded to MMD letter. You can view their response here.
On June 18th MMD granted Comexico 60 days to respond to MMD’s comments. Please click on the link for details
Mining and Mineral Division submitted comments on exploration application submitted by Comexico.
New Mexico Office of the State Engineer published their comments on Comexico’s Hydrogeologic Resource Report.
Earlier this month, MMD published Santa Fe County’s comments on Comexico’s hydro-geologic report.
New Mexico Game & Fish Department submitted their comments on Comexico’s Hydrogeologic Resources Report. Click this link to view their comments.
House Memorial HM054 proposed by Joseph L. Sanchez IMPORTANCE OF PECOS CANYON & WATERSHED.
Senate Memorial SM060 proposed by Elizabeth “Liz” Stefanics and Pete Campos IMPORTANCE OF PECOS CANYON & WATERSHED.
Surface Water Quality Bureau (SWQB) submitted their comments on the Hydrogeologic Resources Report. Follow this link to red them.
The Forest Service is accepting comments on Proposed Drilling Project by January 17th. We prepared SAMPLE COMMENTS useful to the Forest Service, but the Forest Service will treat any identical comments as one.
Here’s a form you can use to submit your comments or questions to Santa Fe National Fo.rest
SFNF Scoping Report on Comexico exploratory drilling project and announcement of PUBLIC HEARING scheduled for December 12 at 6pm at Pecos Highschool Auditorium.
Santa Fe National Forest – Pecos Ranger District information letter about ongoing discussions with Comexico LLC
New Mexico Mining Act of 1993 – Mining law in New Mexico has changed since the days of the Tererro Mine. This piece of legislation is an important part of the framework under which mining companies must operate.
Tererro Exploration Project EMNRD Permit page . Stay current on the specific permitting activity that is happening with the Tererro Exploration Project on the EMNRD website. Updates on hearing can be found here.
Energy, Minerals, Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) – Mining Act Reclamation Program FAQ
Local Actions and Featured Publicity
On April 13, 2021 Pecos River was labeled among most endangered waterways due to potential mining.
Pecos exploratory drilling faces stricter environmental assessment. Click the link to read full article.
Governor Toledo speaks up to support Senator Martin Heinrich’s legislation for the Pecos Watershed, “If our federal leaders support these necessary reforms and legislation, we have a fighting chance to protect the people and cultural heritage of Pecos”
Santa Fe County Commission recently passed a resolution in support of federal legislation to update the nation’s outdated mining law. Thanks to Senator Tom Udall for pushing reforms that would hold mining companies accountable for the messes they leave behind!
Memorials in the State Senate and House of Representatives would recognize the “cultural, recreational and environmental importance” of the Pecos Canyon and the Upper Pecos Watershed. Click link for details.
CEO Of Santa Fe Community Foundation and Host of Community Matters with KSFR, Bill Smith discusses the Terrero Pecos Mine Project with Pancho Adelo of the Upper Pecos Watershed Association and NM Wild’s Logan Glasenapp. Click this link to listen!
Santa Fe and San Miguel counties are putting in their effort to have some say over nearby mining.
This is wonderful article by Sierra Club. Enjoy!
Year in review from Santa Fe Reporter!
Here’s a great article by Press Pool regarding meeting that was held on 12/12.
If you missed the meeting at Pecos High School, follow this link to find out how this meeting went.
Read more about who attended the meeting on the 12/12 and how majority of Pecos residents will feel about it.
it’s your time to offer feedback about Mine Project, don’t miss this meeting
The US Forest Service announced Monday that public comments will be accepted on the proposal through Jan. 17. See this article from Santa Fe Reporter.
Governor Grisham’s letter to the US Forest Service Chief expressing opposition to plans to begin mining exploration in the upper Pecos Valley.
September 1, 2019 Albuquerque Journal article announcing the Santa Fe County adoption of new mining rules.
August 28, 2019 article in the Santa Fe Reporter entitled “Modernizing Mining Law” by Leah Cantor. Headline: Santa Fe County passes ordinance to overhaul hard rock mining regulations.
August 18, 2019 article in the Santa Fe Reporter featuring the August 15th community meeting in Pecos. The meeting featured several speakers including Paul Robinson of the SW Research and Information Center, Rachel Conn of Amigos Bravos, Charles de Saillen of the NM Environmental Law Center, and Paula Garcia of the NM Acequia Association.
Read Leah Cantor’s article in the Santa Fe Reporter (August 7, 2019) describing the mining project and it’s potential impact to the Upper Pecos watershed.
Upper Pecos Watershed Association request for public hearing letter
Special meeting of the San Miguel County Commission on exploration drilling and potential mining in the Pecos Canyon. This includes various presentations to the commission on the subject of the potential mine Included at the 35 minute mark is an important and informative presentation by Paul Robinson, Research Director at Southwest Research and Information Center in Albuquerque. There are a few breaks in the video that you will need to fast forward through Video here
Leah Cantor just published another great article describing ways to get involved in Mine Resistance Movement.
We need to protect our Pecos from what happened at Colorado’s Gold King Mine in 2015 .
In Support of strong measures to protect clean water and quality of live; and in opposition to the incomplete application of the proposed hard rod mining operation in the Jones Hill are of the Pecos River watershed on the Santa Fe National Forest by Comexico LLC, a subsidiary of New World Cobalt and in support of strong measures to protect water quality.
San Miguel County Board of County Commissioners Resolution 06-27-2019-01Download
Scientific publications published by NM Bureau of Mineral Resources about mining in New Mexico.
United States Geological Survey (USGS) 1980 technical paper on mineral resources in the Pecos Wilderness and adjacent areas. Chapter C is the most relevant portion to the Pecos and Jones Hill mines. Read the paper here.
Memoir 50D – Metallic Mineral Deposits
Mining in New Mexico—The Environment, Water, Economics, and Sustainable Development Decision-Makers Field Guide 2005. Articles relevant to mining issues: Policy, Economic and Regulatory Framework
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