On behalf of the ES-CA Board, I met with Dave Olson, Managing Partner of the Fisher Sand and Gravel Company, on Wednesday, October 07, 2015, to discuss the recently started operations at the Fisher Sand and Gravel Mining operation, located just south of Placitas along the east side of I 25. The operations, which currently consist of mining and processing material, began approximately two weeks ago. All appropriate air permits were acquired.
Fisher has located the processing activity in the lowest area on the site. This is keeping the visibility of the operation out of sight and is also limiting the noise levels.
No material is being sent off site at this time. Fisher has approached the NM DOT to obtain permission to pave the unpaved portion of the access road that parallels Rt. 165. Should Fisher begin hauling material off site prior to the road paving, they will position a water truck at that location to minimize dust. There are currently water trucks on site. I did not observe any dust migrating off site.
Fisher is assembling some equipment on site that will be sent to another site. This equipment is partially visible from I 25. This equipment should be gone within the next few months.
Please contact the ES-CA Board if you have any questions or concerns.