CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Could you be exposed to toxic pollution, and does it trace back to the U.S. military? The New Mexico Environment Department is trying to find out.
Newly released data show that nearly everyone tested who lives or works near Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis has elevated levels of toxic PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," in their blood.
This week on the New Mexico News Insiders Podcast, New Mexico's Environment Department Secretary James Kenney, and Dr. Eric Chapman join Chris and Gabby to break down what this means for people living near the polluted area, and what the state is doing to help.
Is the federal government doing enough to clean up the toxic mess? What potential health risks are people facing?
Click here for more information on the survey mentioned in the show, regarding PFAS exposure at Holloman Lake.
Amid concerns about dairy farms in southeast New Mexico, Sec. Kenney explained that industry leaders are putting in the work to ensure safe food distribution. "Dairies are taking the lion's share of that," said Sec. Kenney. "I know one dairy that's installed a million-dollar PFAS remediation system just to ensure the health of their cattle and the safety of their product."
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