Pew Campaign for Responsible Mining: Archive: Mining in the News: Whistle Stop Tour

Ulysses S. Grant's Whistle Stop Tour: Albuquerque, New Mexico

President Ulysses S. Grant was in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Thursday, March 28th as part of a campaign to modernize the Civil War-era law that governs gold, uranium and other hardrock mining in the West. In his whistle stop tour, dubbed "Farewell to 1872," President Grant, who signed the mining law of 1872, signed and delivered a proclamation with Colorado public officials, sportsmen, taxpayer advocates, and outdoor enthusiasts — all who support reform.

Attendees:

President Grant and his wife, Julia
Gregory Green, Pew Campaign for Responsible Mining (moderator)
Ray Garduño, Albuquerque City Council
Martin Heinrich, Albuquerque City Council
Bill Brancard, Director of Mining and Minerals, State of New Mexico
Kent Salazar, New Mexico Wildlife Federation

Find out more about the whistle stop tour!