The HB Solar Solution Mine Project will create numerous jobs, royalty and tax revenues and other important benefits for the region. As such, dozens of community, business and civic leaders with whom Intrepid has met over the years have been very supportive of the project.
We’d like to specifically thank the following individuals and organizations for their support:
- BOPCO, L.P. and BEPCO Operating Company (Bass Legacy Companies)
“BOPCO hopes and believes that the Project and the additional oil and gas and potash development it will facilitate, will benefit not only all interested potash and oil and gas companies, but also private royalty owners, the State and Federal governments, who will benefit from additional royalties, taxes and fees, and the New Mexico communities that will realize increased employment and economic activity.”
W. Frank McCreight, Sr. Vice President, BOPCO, L.P. – Read the full letter
“We have reviewed BLM and Intrepid materials on the Project and have had the opportunity to ask questions of Intrepid and satisfy ourselves as to the merits of the Project. Based on the foregoing, we support the BLM’s publishing a positive Record of Decision to enable the Project to proceed at the end of the EIS process.”
Ben Grimes, Operations Manager, BTA Oil Producers, LLC — Read the full letter
- Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD)
“The CDOD recognizes that Intrepid’s solution mining proposal for the HB mines would produce significant economic benefits to the local community. The HB solution mines will lead directly to numerous additional high paying jobs that are vital to Carlsbad and the surrounding area’s continuing vitality. In addition to these direct employment opportunities, the construction and maintenance of the HB solution mines will result in hundreds of millions of dollars of economic benefit to the community over the expected 28-year mine life. This is precisely what CDOD wants to encourage and promote.”
W.T. Martin, Jr., President of the Carlsbad Department of Development — Read the full letter
“NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, NEW MEXICO, to declare and provide its encouragement and support to the BLM to approve Intrepid’s HB Solar Solution Mine Project, specifically Alternative B, so the Project can proceed.”
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico — Read the full letter
- City of Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
“Intrepid’s solution mining proposal for the HB mines would produce significant economic benefits to the local community in many forms. Once operational, the HB mines will directly result in numerous additional high paying jobs. Second, even beyond these jobs, Intrepid’s construction and maintenance of the HB solution mines over their life will result in hundreds of millions of dollars of economic benefit to the community.”
Russell Hardy, Charmain of the Board, City of Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce — Read the full letter
- City of Carlsbad Mayor Dale Janway
“I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Intrepid Potash, Inc.’s HB In-Situ Solution Mine Project (HB Project) which is presently undergoing permitting before the BLM. … The HB Project is important for the economic well-being of the City of Carlsbad, as well as Eddy County and southeastern New Mexico. … In addition, every dollar spent by Intrepid on the HB Project has a valuable multiplier effect across our local economy.”
Dale Janway, Mayor, City of Carlsbad – Read the full letter
- Devon Energy Production Company, L.P.
“Devon Energy Production Company, L.P. (“Devon”) hereby expresses its support for Intrepid Potash, Inc.’s (“Intrepid”) proposed HB In-Situ Solution Mine Project (“the Project”) … Approval of the Project hopefully will facilitate additional development of both potash and oil and gas resources, benefit State, Federal and private entities through additional royalties, taxes and fees and provide increased economic activity and employment for the local communities.”
Bill A. Penhall, Vice President, Land, Devon Energy Production Company, L.P. – Read the full letter
- Former City of Carlsbad Mayor Bob Forrest
“As the former Mayor of the City of Carlsbad for 16 years, I have a strong appreciation for the importance of the potash industry to the local economy. … I am aware that the HB Project will allow Intrepid to recover approximately 5 million tons of potash – a resource vital to American agriculture and food production – from a previously idled potash mine. … In addition, I know well that every dollar spent by Intrepid on the HB project has a valuable multiplier effect across our local economy. … I support Alternative B as presented in the Draft EIS.”
Bob Forrest, Former Mayor, City of Carlsbad – Read the full letter
- Former New Mexico State Representative John Heaton
“Intrepid has proven at its Moab, Utah facility that solution mining and solar evaporation are safe and efficient mining techniques. … The HB Project will have an immediate positive impact on the local economy with more than 150 construction jobs and then 30-40 permanent jobs once fully operational. Given that approximately 85% of the potash used by our nation’s farmers is imported, it is important that we support projects that will increase our domestic potash production.”
John Heaton, Former Representative, New Mexico House of Representatives District 55 — Read the full letter
- New Mexico Lieutenant Governor John Sanchez
“I am writing to express my support for Intrepid Potash, Inc.’s HB In-Situ Solution Mine Project (HB Project) which is presently undergoing permitting before the BLM. … Given the challenges facing our economy, I strongly support the efforts of well capitalized companies, like Intrepid, to expand their business and create jobs. The HB Project will allow Intrepid to recover approximately 5 million tons of potash from a previously idled potash mine using proven and safe solution mining techniques. The HB Project will create substantial economic benefits for southeastern New Mexico, including the creation of more than 150 construction jobs and 30-40 permanent jobs.”
John Sanchez, Lieutenant Governor, State of New Mexico — Read the full letter
- New Mexico State Representative Cathrynn Brown
“As the Representative for District 55 in the New Mexico House of Representatives, I care deeply about the economic development in the Carlsbad area. I am a strong supporter of projects, such as the HB Project, that grow our local economy and create jobs in a manner consistent with preserving the natural beauty of the area. … Based on the foregoing, I support the BLM’s issuing a Record of Decision selecting Alternative B and approving Intrepid’s Mine Plan for the Project, as modified for Alternative B.”
Cathrynn Brown, Representative, New Mexico House of Representatives District 55 — Read the full letter
- New Mexico State Senator Carroll Leavell
“Please be aware of my strong support for the Intrepid Potash, Inc’s HB-InSitu Solution Mine project (HB Project) which is presently undergoing permitting before the BLM. … Senate District 41 includes portions of both Eddy and Lea Counties. This project will positively impact the economy of both counties. … I have a strong appreciation for the importance of the potash industry to Southeast New Mexico. The industry and Intrepid has an excellent safety record and have proven themselves to protect their employees and the general public.”
Carroll Leavell, Senator, New Mexico State Senate District 41 — Read the full letter
- New Mexico State Senator Phil Griego
“The HB Project is important for the economic well-being of State of New Mexico. We are very fortunate in New Mexico to have rich deposits of so many of this country’s most important natural resources, potash included. Mining has always been an important industry in New Mexico and a central component of the state’s economy. Potash mining in particular has long been a mainstay of the economy in southeastern New Mexico. … Given the challenges facing our economy, this administration strongly supports the efforts of well capitalized companies, like Intrepid, to expand their business and create jobs.”
Phil Griego, Senator, New Mexico State Senate District 39 — Read the full letter
- New Mexico State Senator Vernon Asbill
“As the Senator for District 34 in the New Mexico Senate, I am thoroughly invested in the economic well-being and economic growth of all of the cities and counties in my district, including City of Carlsbad and Eddy County. The HB Project is a project that will contribute to economic growth in my district. … I support Alternative B as presented in the Draft EIS. … With its increased flexibility, Alternative B seems the most sensible alternative for the HB Project.”
Vernon Asbill, Senator, New Mexico State Senate District 34 — Read the full letter
- United States Representative Ben Ray Lujan
“We are writing to express our support for Intrepid Potash, Inc.’s proposed HB In-Situ Solution Mine Project … Potash mining has been a mainstay of the economy in southeastern New Mexico for more than 50 years, and is the source of thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in annual economic activity. According to the information included in the Draft EIS, the HB Project will create substantial economic benefits for the Carlsbad region, including the creation of more than 250 construction jobs and 30-40 permanent jobs.”
Ben Ray Lujan, Member of Congress, United States House of Representatives – Read the full letter
- United States Representative Martin Heinrich
“We are writing to express our support for Intrepid Potash, Inc.’s proposed HB In-Situ Solution Mine Project … Potash mining has been a mainstay of the economy in southeastern New Mexico for more than 50 years, and is the source of thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in annual economic activity. According to the information included in the Draft EIS, the HB Project will create substantial economic benefits for the Carlsbad region, including the creation of more than 250 construction jobs and 30-40 permanent jobs.”
Martin Heinrich, Member of Congress, United States House of Representatives — Read the full letter
- United States Representative Steve Pearce
“I strongly support business projects that will bring jobs and economic growth to the state. Mining, and potash mining in particular, has been a central component of New Mexico’s economy. New Mexico is fortunate to have so many valuable natural resources, including both potash and oil and gas. I was pleased to see that the Draft EIS concludes that the HB Project will not have a detrimental impact on oil and gas development in the area. … I support Intrepid’s efforts to grow New Mexico’s economy through the HB Project.”
Steve Pearce, Member of Congress, United States House of Representatives — Read the full letter
- URS Washington TRU Solutions
“I am the president and general manager of URS Washington TRU Solutions, which manages and operates the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) for the Department of Energy. Defense-generated transuranic (TRU) radioactive waste is buried at WIPP … It is clear from reviewing the details of Intrepid’s plan that none of the proposed alternatives for the HB Project will interfere with WIPP in any way. … The potash mines in Eddy County have been extremely conscientious neighbors, and I have complete confidence in Intrepid’s ability to handle this project in a responsible manner.”
Farok Sharif, President and General Manager, URS Washington TRU Solutions — Read the full letter
- Yates Petroleum Corporation
“On behalf of Yates Petroleum Corporation and all of its subsidiaries (collectively “Yates”), I am writing to express support for Intrepid Potash, Inc.’s HB In-Situ Solution Mine Project (the “Project”) which is presently undergoing permitting before the BLM … Thank you for this opportunity to express our support for the Project and for your hard work to create an environment where the potash producers and the oil and gas producers can work cooperatively and constructively to develop the resources in the Basin.”
James Brown, Chief Operating Officer, Yates Petroleum Corporation — Read the full letter
