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Hillsboro residents express worries about copper mine's return

Santa Fe New Mexican

Oct 5, 2026

Hillsboro residents express worries about copper mine's return

A controversial copper mine that closed decades ago could be coming back to Hillsboro, stirring fears among residents about pollution and water use. |!| Santa Fe Hillsboro

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Hillsboro residents express worries about copper mine's return

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