Senator Heinrich Talks About Mining Reform After Gold King Mine Spill

October 23, 2015 – During a visit to the Navajo Nation earlier this month, Senator Martin Heinrich told constituents that Congress should reform federal mining laws. The Gold King Mine spill earlier this year put the spotlight on abandoned mines in western states. Heinrich says he will introduce legislation to reform mining laws that were originally put in place in 1872.

NMiF producer Sarah Gustavus sits down with Senator Heinrich this week to talk about mining safety and the changes he wants to see in federal mining regulations.