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    The mines employ approximately 1,600 employees in New Mexico.  In addition, there are currently about 300 copper-related contractors working in New Mexico.  The total direct and indirect impact of copper operations on the New Mexico economy is approximately 4,800 jobs.  The total annual wages and salaries of these employees, who are residents of New Mexico, are estimated to be $122 million.  If health and retirement benefits are included, the total compensation of these employees is $167 million per year.

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    • New Mexico Mining Association
    • New Mexico Economic Development Department
    • New Mexico Oil & Gas Association
    • Silver City - Grant County Chamber of Commerce
    • Grant County Commission
    • Gila Economic Development Alliance
    • New Mexico Gas Company Employees – Silver City
    • New Mexico Cattle Growers Association
    • Mayor Edward Encinas, Town of Hurley
    • Mayor Charles L. Kelly, City of Bayard
    • Mayor James Marshall, Town of Silver City
    • Dr. Joseph Shepard, Western New Mexico University
    • Dr. Dan Lopez, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
    • Dr. Beverlee McClure, Association of Commerce and Industry
    • Michael J. Trujillo, President, AmBank

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