Sandridge Energy oil drilling company has applied for permit
to drill for oil and hydraulic fracturing (Fracking) for gas 2 miles west of
Rio Rancho City Limits.
There are an estimated 7,000 homes west of Unser Blvd that
would be in the Red Zone of toxic environmental and economic impacts. Drilling effects would potentially cause earthquakes, water discharges and
emissions to the upper Albuquerque Basin and how it affects the Rio Grande
Rift. AMREP/ Outterrim Investments have
10,000 Parcels to lease minerals rights.
On January 28, 2016 the
Planning and Zoning meeting will be held at the County Building at 6 pm public
input on zoning change.
If oil drilling were allowed, Rio Rancho would face several
risks:
·
Proposed drill site goes directly through Rio
Rancho’s aquifer exposing drinking water in the RioRancho municipal and
domestic wells to cancer causing toxins. An accidental spill or leak will
contaminate aquifer.
·
Property values have dropped from 10-30% in
communities where oil drilling and fracking are present. Can you afford that on
your property?
·
Air Contamination from oil and gas drilling is
known to cause asthma in children. Children are particularly susceptible. Oil drilling is known to release Hydrogen
Sulfide, which is toxic and flammable.
Surrounding homes may be exposed especially those who have wells.
·
Nearly truck 600 trips 24/7 would be needed to
develop one well. If oil and gas is found more oil and gas wells will go up. The
truck traffic will increase causing damage to roads and increased noise levels
near homes with this cost are transferred to the taxpayer.
·
Are you prepared to buy clean water and truck to
your home? Are you prepared for purchasing 500 to 1,000 water storage tanks for
drinking water?
COME TO THE MEETING!
We need the largest turn out
ever!
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