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.
Animals, Natural Resources & Environment
Coalition Building/Community Organizing
Source New Mexico
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NM
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Jul 3, 2026
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