The oldest town in Colorado, founded in 1851, is receiving federal funding for work that will lead to the cleanup of, among other things, a local aquifer and acequias. The funding is coming in the form of a $500,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency designed to fund environmental site assessments, while also developing cleanup plans. Located near the Colorado/New Mexico border, San Luis has a population of around 600 people and has been challenged by several abandoned industrial properties whose deterioration threatens the irrigation and water supply of the town. In earlier applying for what is officially known as a Brownfield Assessment Grant, town officials mentioned a handful of abandoned garages, as well as a trash service, that could be targeted for remediation. The San Luis application added: “There are numerous other brownfield sites just long Main Street, but for brevity, we have outlined some of the highest priority brownfield catalyst sites.” The EPA grant will be used to conduct environmental site assessments, with the goal of remediating those sites: “Cleanup and reuse of these properties will address pollution and provide new opportunities for job creation,” the EPA noted in a press release. Funding from the grant may also lead to the renovation of several structures in San Luis, as well as the creation of community gardens and trails. By Garry Boulard
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