Residents Push to Save Solar Observatory as Demolition Nears

A grassroots coalition of New Mexico residents called Friends of Sunspot are pushing to save the nearly 80-year-old Sunspot Solar Observatory after the National Science Foundation announced its plans to demolish the site due to environmental safety reasons. The coalition wants to pause demolition until area stakeholders can agree on an alternative plan.

Why It Matters

Everyday Americans are pushing together to develop potential alternatives to impending federal government action.

Location

New Mexico

Civic Area Animals, Natural Resources & Environment

Civic Actions

Coalition Building/Community Organizing Public Testimony/Written Comments

Source Source New Mexico

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Published July 3, 2026

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