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~'' III IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII <br />999 <br />Mined Land Reclamation Board <br />Department of Llatural Resources <br />1313 Sherman .t. ¥215 <br />Denver, CO 80233-2273 <br />Dear Gentlemen: <br />• <br />Dec. 5, 1.889 <br />RECEIVED <br />o E C 81989 <br />MINEq (.At~U <br />REC[AMATION D~Vr~10N <br />A.s a citizen of San FaYlo, CO in the county of Costilla, <br />I am opposed to the issuance of a mining permit to Battle ~4ountain <br />Gold Company. It is imperative that the Mined Land Declamation <br />Board schedule a public hearing in San Luis in regards to <br />Eattle ^^,ountain Geld A^.ine Company's revised mining plate. <br />Many citizens are unaF~are o° the implications that: a minim <br />company would have in the area. Others are very much ac+•are <br />that this type of industry is more of a detriment than an asset <br />to our community. The citizens of Costilla County haute a right <br />to know and voice concerns over the proposed plan. <br />Tiany concerns include the tearing away at a beautiful mountain <br />that is located only 3 miles from too•n and school. Thee quality <br />of life and the serene beauty that brings people into our area <br />will be destroyed with pollution, dust and noise, not ^.o menti.or. <br />the endangerment of wildlife, possiYle pollution of thce water <br />with cyanide, and damage to the R.ito Seco and its environment. <br />The loss of traditional water rights is a major concern to the <br />people of this community. <br />San Luis is a rare find, the natural and historical treasures <br />of the Valley have been preserved and left unchanged f~~r gener- <br />ations. The economic development of the area has been re- <br />vitalized within the last feo~ years by clean, productive <br />methods. Tlzis minincl plan is on the contrary a detriment to <br />the community despite their claims of being "good neighbors". <br />Please take into consideration the effects this company will <br />have on the community of San Luis and its neighboring towns. <br />You very well know the history of the hazards this type of <br />industry generates. Cannot one area of this state be areserved <br />for future generations? This decision will affect the gener- <br />ations to come within the entire state, not only Costilla <br />County. Think about it - o~ould you approve a mining company <br />in your back yard? <br />Sincerely, <br />~~~~~ <br />Dana Maestas <br />