Post by Brian Roebuck on Apr 11, 2009 9:20:52 GMT -5
Sinkholes a possibility within city of Carlsbad
By Stella Davis
Current-Argus Staff Writer
Posted: 04/10/2009 09:02:50 PM MDT
CARLSBAD — Is there a potential for a sinkhole to occur inside the city limits of Carlsbad?
The state's Oil Conservation Division, a branch of the N.M. Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, believes so; and a host of other agencies agree.
The OCD is asking a local brine well operator inside the city limits to take action to limit the risk of another brine well collapse in Eddy County.
The division says it will consider legal action if I&W Inc. fails to take safety precautions.
www.currentargus.com/ci_12119869
By Stella Davis
Current-Argus Staff Writer
Posted: 04/10/2009 09:02:50 PM MDT
CARLSBAD — Is there a potential for a sinkhole to occur inside the city limits of Carlsbad?
The state's Oil Conservation Division, a branch of the N.M. Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, believes so; and a host of other agencies agree.
The OCD is asking a local brine well operator inside the city limits to take action to limit the risk of another brine well collapse in Eddy County.
The division says it will consider legal action if I&W Inc. fails to take safety precautions.
www.currentargus.com/ci_12119869