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Madrid, NM – Coal mining ghost town to eclectic art colony

Posted on July 31, 2022 by problogic

Among the many attractions within an hour’s drive of Albuquerque and Santa Fe is the former coal mining town of Madrid, New Mexico. Located in a rugged valley bounded by the Ortiz Mountains, the town had acquired the nickname of … Continue reading →

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A few “coaled” hard facts

Posted on November 4, 2011 by problogic

Just a few health-related facts about coal that should make even supporter’s of it cringe. According to a report by the Michigan Environmental Council (MEC), Michigan’s nine oldest coal plants are estimated to cost residents $1.5 billion a year in … Continue reading →

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