They say the cracks, along with several holes that have developed on one side of the site, are alarming. In case of a sinkhole, officials have developed emergency response plans that include an automated phone alert system, siren warnings and door-to-door notifications. It will be up to a finance committee to consider a package of legislation before it reaches the House floor. The city of Carlsbad and Eddy County are pitching in $4 million, but state officials are concerned about siphoning money from funds used for cleaning up other contamination in New Mexico. Critics say the money could be found elsewhere given that New Mexico has more revenue to work with this year as lawmakers craft a state budget.

Source: National Post January 31, 2018 21:11 UTC