Curtis Francisco on Mesita Dam that used to impound agricultural water and now impounds radioactive water, Jackpile Mine Site, Laguna Pueblo. Photo by Chris Taylor.
Downstream of Jackpile Mine site with Curtis Francisco, Jackpile Mine Site, Laguna Pueblo. Photo by Chris Taylor.
Attempted mesa reconstruction within the Jackpile Mine site. Jackpile was the largest open pit uranium mine from the 1950s to the 1980s. Its placement on the Super Fund National Priorities List indicate the depth of legacy remediation issues that remain, Laguna Pueblo, Photo by Chris Taylor.
Given current COVID conditions our day with Curtis Francisco to gain greater understanding of Laguna Pueblo culture and how it has been effected by the Jackpile Mine was adapted to operate remotely. Keeping vunerable communities safe as we travel is a priority made stronger by top shelf masks from our key supporter. Solidarity for traveling into the field to connect with people remotely, Laguna Pueblo, Photo by Chris Taylor.
On the mesa overlooking the valley that contains Jackpile Mine, Laguna Pueblo, Photo by Chris Taylor.
Water monitoring at Mesita Dam, which collects run off and sediments from the Jackpile Mine site, Laguna Pueblo, Photo by Chris Taylor.
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