Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

U.S. SENATOR Jeff Bingaman

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Contact Senator Bingaman's Office:

Jude McCartin
Maria Najera
703 Hart Building
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-5521

Bingaman: Reopening of Chino Mines Would Boost Southwestern New Mexico Economy

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today said Freeport-McMoran's decision to consider reopening its Chino copper mine in southwestern New Mexico could give the economy of the region -- and the state – a much-needed boost.

"This would be great news for miners in southwest New Mexico.  Reopening the Chino Mine would put New Mexicans back to work in very good jobs," Bingaman said.