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News Releases Information meeting draws hundreds to Española
Web page has information on construction projects along Pajarito Road
Deputy Laboratory Director Ike Richardson shares a laugh with Sandra Dance of Treco Services, Inc., at Wednesday's information meeting.
June 17, 2010—Hundreds turned out to an informational meeting Wednesday in Española. Sponsored by the Laboratory, the meeting was held to give the public information about planned construction projects on Pajarito Road.
A number of construction projects are beginning and continuing for several years on Pajarito Road, including legacy cleanup initiatives, waste treatment facilities, enhanced security infrastructure for the Lab's plutonium facility, and the building of a replacement laboratory for chemistry and metallurgy sciences.
A construction Web page unveiled at the informational meeting has more information.
More information is in a news release.
Associate Director for Project Management and Site Services Tom McKinney speaking at Wednesday's meeting in Española.
San Ildefonso Pueblo Governor Perry Martinez, center, talks with Deputy Laboratory Director Ike Richardson and Elmer Torres of the Government Affairs Office. Photos by Sandra Valdez
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