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Gathering will mark 45 years since the largest radioactive release in U.S. history hit New Mexico • Source New Mexico

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July 12, 2024

Gathering will mark 45 years since the largest radioactive release in U.S. history hit New Mexico • Source New Mexico

It’s been 45 years since the largest radioactive release in U.S. history occurred at Church Rock New Mexico. Members of the Navajo Nation will gather on Saturday to commemorate the anniversary of the uranium spill.

On July 16th, 1979, a dam ruptured and released more than a thousand tons of radioactive waste and nearly 95 million gallons of toxic radioactive wastewater spilled into the nearby Rio Puerco and surrounding Navajo Nation lands.

“And the folks that live in the area tell stories about being out herding their sheep and seeing this wave of green liquid come their way, you know, they weren’t warned about it, and many of them waded in it to get their livestock out and ended up with sores on their legs,” said Susan Gordon, coordinator for the Multicultural Alliance for a Safe Environment, which she is helping organize the commemoration event.

She said the contaminants flowed downstream through Gallup and across nine Navajo chapters.

Radiation from the spill was detected as far as 80 miles downstream. As a result, communities around the spill have experienced health problems associated with radiation exposure.

Gordon said the mining company, United Nuclear Corp. did little to clean up the radioactive waste.

“They sent a handful of people out with shovels and buckets to try to gather up this green sludge that was all through there. And that’s it. That’s all that was ever done,” Gordon said.

According to Stanford University, the company dug new drinking wells and removed about 1% of the estimated total spill material. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission permitted the company to resume operations five months later. The mine was abandoned in 1982.

The Church Rock spill is the third largest radioactive waste release globally, after the Fukushima disaster and the Chernobyl meltdown.

Gordon said they’re hoping to continue to educate people.

“But also to bring pressure on the National Institute of Health and our congressional delegation to provide more money for cleanup and for health research,” she said.

The ceremony will have an opening prayer and a walk to the spill site. Speakers will include former uranium worker Larry King, and scientists discussing the impact of the radiation.

Support for this coverage comes from the Thornburg Foundation.

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What channel is MTSU football vs New Mexico State on today? Time, TV schedule for Week 13

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November 23, 2024

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What channel is MTSU football vs New Mexico State on today? Time, TV schedule for Week 13

Middle Tennessee State football will honor its seniors when the Blue Raiders play host to New Mexico State Saturday (1:30 p.m., ESPN+) at Floyd Stadium.

The Blue Raiders (3-7, 2-4 Conference USA) were eliminated from bowl contention with a 37-17 loss to Liberty two weeks ago. MTSU had an open date last week.

New Mexico State (2-8, 1-5) has lost three in a row and eight of nine, including a 38-3 loss to Texas A&M last week. A 33-30 CUSA win over Louisiana Tech is the only victory in that stretch.

Below is information on how to watch the game, betting odds and other information:

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What channel is MTSU football vs. New Mexico State on today?

TV: ESPN+

Livestream: Fubo (free trial)

MTSU vs. New Mexico State will broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network in Week 11 of the 2024 college football season. Jake Rose (play by play), Jeremy Kellem (color commentator) and Justin Beasley (sideline) will call the game from the booth at Floyd Stadium. Streaming options for the game include Fubo,, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

MTSU vs. New Mexico State football time today

Date: Saturday, Nov. 23
Start time: 1:30 p.m., CT

The MTSU vs. New Mexico State game starts at noon at Floyd Stadium.

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MTSU football vs. New Mexico State prediction, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday, Nov. 21

MTSU 24, New Mexico State 17: In a matchup involving two of the league’s lowest-scoring offenses and bottom two defenses, something has to give. MTSU will win its third home game of the season to finish 3-3 at Floyd Stadium.

ODDS: MTSU by 3.5

O/U: 51.5

MTSU football 2024 schedule

Aug. 31: MTSU 32, Tennessee Tech 25

Sept. 7: Ole Miss 52, MTSU 3

Sept. 14: Western Kentucky 49, MTSU 21

Sept. 21: Duke 45, MTSU 17

Sept. 28: Memphis 24, MTSU 7

Oct. 10: Louisiana Tech 48, MTSU 21

Oct. 15: MTSU 14, Kennesaw State 5

Oct. 23: Jacksonville State 42, MTSU 20

Nov. 2: MTSU 20, UTEP 13

Nov. 9: Liberty 37, MTSU 17

Nov. 23: vs. New Mexico State, 1:30 p.m., ESPN+

Nov. 30: at Florida International, 1 p.m., ESPN platforms

Dec. 6: Conference USA championship game, CBS Sports Network

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Cecil Joyce covers high school sports and MTSU athletics for The Daily News Journal. Contact him at cjoyce@dnj.com and follow him on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, @Cecil_Joyce.

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November 23, 2024

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Learn more about the Winter Wonderland at Expo New Mexico

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November 22, 2024

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Learn more about the Winter Wonderland at Expo New Mexico

Walk or drive through the magic of Winter Wonderland at Expo New Mexico for the holiday season. For five years, Winter Wonderland has brought the classic holiday tradition of enjoying festive lights and attractions to New Mexicans. From Santa Claus photos to interactive holiday lights and live actors, the event promises the full feeling of wintertime.

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