Ruidoso News: Batch Plant Permit Battle Persists

Judge Sugg has denied our motion for preliminary injunctive relief to prevent the start of construction of the proposed concrete batch plant.  We strongly disagree with Judge Sugg’s ruling and believe he is disregarding the uncontroverted evidence that the plant would cause excessive noise to the adjoining lots and surrounding properties.  Part of Judge Sugg’s…

The political divide in the US has never been wider in my experience. It is so wide that unanimous agreement about any topic is almost an impossibility. Almost. In yesterday’s Lincoln County (NM) Commission meeting this joint statement opposing the Alto Concrete Batch Plant was read into the record. Clicking on the link will open…

There are many valid reasons why a concrete batch plant should not be built at the proposed location.  Among them are:   First and foremost, it is a health hazard, particularly to those with respiratory issues. While there is no single established dangerous proximity zone, since it depends to some extent on topography, wind direction and wind speed,…

By the Alto CEP It has now been three years since a local contractor purchased the commercial property on State Highway 220 to the east of the State Highway 48 intersection.  At that time  an area resident inquired as to the use of the property and the response was “for storage,” a response similar to…