Alamogordo — On Wednesday night in Alamogordo, the New Mexico Environment Department will join Souder, Miller & Associates to host a public workshop on the upcoming "Atari" Waste Excavation that will occur at the Old Alamogordo Landfill. The New Mexico Environment Department's Solid Waste Bureau & Groundwater Quality Bureau will be on hand to inform the public of the precautions in place to ensure environmental protection for the upcoming excavation. Souder, Miller & Associates project leaders will update the public operational plans related to the excavation. The "Atari" Waste Excavation is currently scheduled to begin on Saturday, April 26th.

Who: New Mexico Environment Department Solid Waste Bureau
New Mexico Environment Department Groundwater Quality Bureau
Souder, Miller & Associates
Public Welcome

When: 6 p.m., April 23, 2014

Where: Sgt. Willie Estrada Memorial Civic Center
800 East First Street
Alamogordo, NM

This workshop is not considered a public hearing, as the Waste Excavation Plan for the Atari Dig has been approved. Given the publicity of the upcoming Atari Dig, the New Mexico Environment Department and Souder, Miller & Associates are welcoming the public to learn about the process and procedures in place to ensure both public and environmental safety. There will be a short question and answer session following the presentation.