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 that affects their community.
Location
Civic Area
Animals, Natural Resources & Environment
Public Lands & Resource Extraction
Published
July 3, 2026