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<br />the property. The laws say that there should be a balance between the Operator reining the <br />mineral we need for energy and the way the 'land is restored for agricultural production. The law <br />also states that there should be a dependable water supply which we are out of the San Miguel <br />River and have been here since the late 1800's. We are also one of the biggest stock folders and <br />our farm has been one of the most productive around this area We shouldn't have to fight for <br />what is right and for our farm to be put back the way it was. The DRNIS should be corning out <br />here and seeing all of this property before the mine ever enters it for themselves, not three or four <br />years later when it is al bunted rip and half way reined and the DIMS doesn't have a clue what <br />it looked like before, just what the Operator tells there. The DRMS rules say also that the <br />Operator should be working with the landowners and any major decisions should be discussed <br />with therm first, not the DRMS, The laws just aren't being abided by. Suxface coal mining; is <br />suppose to be helping agricultural areas, not hindering them. The DRMS should not be helping <br />the Operator to do it, they should be making; sure the landowners property is returned to them. in <br />as good of condition as it was. It is also up to the Operator to lease enough water to reclaim the <br />land or provide other sources available to them as the DRMS rules state. We have even offered <br />more water free to the Operator if he felt it was not enough, and he has refused. And without the <br />DRMS telling; them- they have to, they keep playing this little game to damage us all. So, if you <br />could please help. 'T'hank you for your time, I have enclosed other letters and articles for your <br />review. 'My number is 97E1-133-5437 if you have any further questions. <br />Thank you., <br />4, Hen Turner