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09\/10\/2020<\/em> –\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>The comment period for the Madrid Stormwater & Erosion Control Project Conceptual Designs is being extended two weeks, to September 24, 2020. We appreciate all the feedback we have recieved so far, and will post a summary once the review period closes.<\/span><\/span> 08\/10\/2020 –<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>The Abandoned Mine Land Program (AML) is pleased to announce a month-long review period for new conceptual designs for the Madrid Stormwater & Erosion Safety Project. These designs represent a significant step in the development of this project. To access the designs,\u00a0<\/span>click here<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>or visit the\u00a0<\/span>Project Documents<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>Page. Please submit any comments or questions to Jacob Pederson at\u00a0<\/span>jacob.pederson@emnrd.nm.gov<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>before September 24, 2020.<\/p>\n What are conceptual designs?<\/strong><\/p>\n How were these designs developed?<\/strong><\/p>\n What are the next steps?<\/strong><\/p>\n Recent Photos from Madrid<\/strong><\/p>\n In late July\u00a0consecutive 1-inch storms hit Madrid. These photos show some of the conditions that the Madrid Stormwater & Erosion Control Project seeks to address.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/mmd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/20200727_135849.jpg” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”Dirt” title_text=”20200727_135849″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Madrid is unique, and the large historic coal waste piles that line the east slope are cultural features that add to Madrid’s character by evoking it’s history and attracting tourists and filmmakers from accross the country. However, the piles slowly erode with each storm. Shortly after rain events, small channels form across the surface of many piles, bringing coal-laden water into town and causing problems\u00a0with roads, ditches, and basements. The Madrid Stormwater & Erosion Control Project conceptual designs present alternatives that help preserve\u00a0piles in place by diverting stormwater around them, reducing the amount of water that passes through coal zones and therefore the amount of coal moving downhill in rain events.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/mmd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/20200727_140049.jpg” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”dirt” title_text=”20200727_140049″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Water becomes more concentrated as it moves downhill, below the most prominant coal piles in Madrid. This leades to channelization through lower-slope areas above buildings\u00a0and roads. Uncontrolled, this can become a hazard for residents and property owners. This photo shows an area\u00a0below a large coal pile where surface reclamation can be a good option. Conceptual designs identify a few areas like this one where regrading the surface and establishing native plants can stabilize soils, hold back coal waste, protect private property, and keep driveways like Icehouse Road safer during storm events.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/mmd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/712.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”Pipe and flooding” title_text=”712″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Throughout Madrid old stormwater channels like this one were installed by the mining company. In the many decades since mining ceased, most have sunken beneath the earth, leaving water to go where it will at the surface. Conceptual designs present options for rehabilitating sections of the old mining-era stormwater infrastructure to work for today’s needs. The property in this photo is in the path of old stormwater pathways that can be improved to \u00a0help reduce local flooding on residential land near the Madrid\u00a0Arroyo.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/mmd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/721.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”flooding” title_text=”721″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The flooding\u00a0shown in the photo above is the result of stormwater moving downhill from the east slope of Madrid. Poor drainage and an old railroad grade prevent water from moving freely into the Arroyo. Working with the Santa Fe County Open Space, Trails and Parks Program, ALM has included in new conceptual designs an alternative for improving flood capacity and drainage in the Madrid Open Space property. This alternative would rebuild culverts on Arroyo Crossing Road, increase flood capacity in the Open Space property, and improve drainage on Cave Road.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em>The Abandoned Mine Land Program is working to install permanent erosion control measures on and around historic coal mine waste piles in Madrid to protect local property and businesses from stormwater damage. In September 2013, Madrid was impacted by flood damage resulting from heavy rainstorms. In October 2013 MMD completed temporary stormwater protection measures and is now working on permanent installations.<\/p>\n Rangeland Hands, a contractor under the direction of MMD, is currently working to stabilize areas at the most heavily impacted area along the east slope of town. Workers are installing rock-lined channels and drop structures and will replace temporary concrete Jersey barriers with architectural precast concrete barriers for erosion control and storm water diversion.<\/p>\n The improvements to minimize storm damage by water run-off are federally funded by the Office of Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Enforcement (OSM) through the state\u2019s AML Program. This phase of construction is expected to cost $600,000.\u00a0<\/p>\n In conjunction with residents, property owners and civic organizations, the AML Program is evaluating options to stabilize additional hill slopes and drainages and direct storm flows away from homes and businesses.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/mmd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/MP1.jpg” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”field” title_text=”MP1″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ align=”center”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Rock waiting to be placed in channels. The temporary Jersey barriers on the left will be replaced with architectural precast concrete units.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/mmd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/MP2.jpg” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”Hand fitting small rock into a large rock drop structure” title_text=”MP2″ align=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Hand fitting small rock into a large rock drop structure<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/mmd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/MP3.jpg” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”Hand-build \u201cZuni bowl\u201d drop structures” title_text=”MP3″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ align=”center”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Hand-build \u201cZuni bowl\u201d drop structures<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n In October 2013, the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Program completed repair work near local businesses and property in Madrid caused by flood damage that occurred from heavy rainstorms in September. Through a collaborative effort between the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division and the AML Program, the Mining and Minerals Division (MMD) was able to accelerate projects to address the recent flood damage.<\/p>\n \u201cI am pleased that the Abandoned Mine Land Program was able to respond quickly to reduce the chances for further flood damage to historic and newer buildings in Madrid,\u201d said Mining & Minerals Division Director Fernando Martinez. \u201cProjects such as this demonstrate the Mining and Minerals Division\u2019s commitment to protect public health and safety and property at abandoned mine sites in New Mexico.\u201d<\/p>\n Rain runoff from an old coal mine waste pile had led to significant damage in the historic mining town. Contractors under the direction of the Mining & Minerals Division worked on the east slope of town to remove the slurry of coal gob (coal and other mineral by-products from coal mining.) Workers installed earthen berms and precast concrete Jersey barriers to serve as temporary storm water diversion measures. Crews also resurfaced driveways and land with base course (gravel) surfacing to make roadways accessible and to carry storm water downhill.<\/p>\n The temporary improvements to minimize further storm damage by water run-off were federally funded by the Office of Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Enforcement (OSM) through the state\u2019s AML Program and cost $96,000.<\/p>\n A long-term, comprehensive plan is under development to address the effects of past coal mining practices on the east side of Madrid, where the adverse impacts from historic mining are greatest in the community. The AML Program proposes to stabilize hill slopes and drainages and direct storm flows away from homes and businesses.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/mmd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/MP4.jpg” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”Post-storm gob slurry as seen following the September 2013 storms” title_text=”MP4″ align=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Post-storm gob slurry as seen following the September 2013 storms<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/mmd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/MP5.jpg” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” alt=”Improvements implemented under the direction of the AML Program” title_text=”MP5″ align=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Improvements implemented under the direction of the AML Program<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Comment Period Extended–Madrid Stormwater & Erosion Control Project 09\/10\/2020 –\u00a0The comment period for the Madrid Stormwater & Erosion Control Project Conceptual Designs is being extended two weeks, to September 24, 2020. 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Mining and Minerals Division Continues with Crucial Erosion Control Work in Madrid, August 2014<\/h3>\n
Madrid Flood Repair Work Completed in October 2013<\/strong><\/h3>\n