(Deming) – A large dump site containing hazardous materials was recently discovered in Luna County.
Luna County Emergency Service Director Mark Jasso said the dump was located on West Florida, past Sky View Road, in the county.
The site was found by Luna County Code Officer Frankie Tarazon and Keep Luna County Beautiful Coordinator Jessica Etcheverry while the two were searching for illegal dumping areas.
Jasso said employees from several county departments – including the road department, detention center, Keep Luna County Beautiful and Sheriff’s Department – worked together to remove over 1,460 pounds of trash, needles and household waste from the area.
Jasso said the case has been turned over to the Luna County Sheriff’s Department for investigation.
Luna County Emergency Service Director Mark Jasso said the dump was located on West Florida, past Sky View Road, in the county.
The site was found by Luna County Code Officer Frankie Tarazon and Keep Luna County Beautiful Coordinator Jessica Etcheverry while the two were searching for illegal dumping areas.
Jasso said employees from several county departments – including the road department, detention center, Keep Luna County Beautiful and Sheriff’s Department – worked together to remove over 1,460 pounds of trash, needles and household waste from the area.
Jasso said the case has been turned over to the Luna County Sheriff’s Department for investigation.
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