An oil spill has occurred near Bosque del Apache NWR, 9 miles south of San Antonio, New Mexico and around 2 miles south of the Visitor Center due to a train derailment. 19 BNSF train cars hauling mixed freight and two locomotives derailed around 6:30 am Tuesday morning. From one to three cars were reportedly leaking oil or a fuel oil mix.
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KOAT reports that "BNSF officials said crews were quick to respond and build earth berms to contain the oil..
Officials said the priority was keeping the spill from reaching the streams and marshlands where sandhill cranes spend their winters. Some oil did get into the Bosque del Apache area, but not to the water, authorities said.
"Right now, everything has been dammed and diked to prevent any damage to the environment," said Sgt. Jason Green of the New Mexico State Police ...." Full Story - KOAT TV Albuquerque
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We, the Friends of the Bosque del Apache NWR in New Mexico, would like to express our deepest and heartfelt concern for the birds and wildlife and everyone affected by this terrible Gulf Oil Spill. We support our fellow National Wildlife Refuges and all the people and organizations working to help. We are a very strong and caring membership, and we will do whatever we possibly can to help! See How To Help
Welcome! The Friends of the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge work on behalf of birds and wildlife, helping to protect the critically important habitat of the Bosque del Apache NWR, and helping to educate and inform the public about the value and beauty of all life at the Bosque.
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We have some great resources on the web site for you, including information about the Refuge with year-round birding information and lists, maps; and many of the special projects The Friends of the Bosque have accomplished and are planning. We invite you to our great Refuge educational events which include workshops, programs, seminars, classes and lectures, and we have a number of color posters you can download for free. Please read about our acclaimed Festival of The Cranes; and more!
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