Company proposes nuclear waste storage in New Mexico

HOBBS, N.M. (AP) – An energy equipment company has taken steps toward opening a long-term storage facility for spent nuclear fuel in southeastern New Mexico.
The News-Sun reports that Holtec International has submitted a letter of intent to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission about its bid to open a $5 billion Consolidated Interim Storage Facility in Lea County.
Hobbs Mayor Sam Cobb says the formal notice to the NRC is the latest development in a years-long process.
Holtec is proposing