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WHEREAS the generation of solid waste and waste disposal is a continuing problem for rural New Mexico, adversely affecting land and water resources, and

WHEREAS each year, more than 208 million tons of municipal solid waste goes into the nation’s landfills, more than 5.8 pounds of waste per person per day.  While Lincoln County residents have an overall recycling rate of just over 11 percent, much more can be done to reduce and recycle solid waste, and

WHEREAS businesses, organizations and individuals in Capitan and across Lincoln County have committed to working together to address solid waste disposal and recycling issues, and

WHEREAS municipal governments across the United States have an important role to play in promoting waste reduction, reuse and recycling, and

WHEREAS November is National Recycling Month and November 15th is America Recycles Day, and

WHEREAS Saturday, November 8, 2008 has been declared “Lincoln County Recycles Day” highlighted by the fifth “Electronic Waste Recycling Event” in Capitan and all other Lincoln County communities,

NOW THEREFORE The Board of Trustees of the Village of Capitan HEREBY PROCLAIMS the month of November, 2008 as “Village of Capitan Recycles Month” and urges all our citizens to support and participate in Lincoln County Recycles Day and other activities.

Proclaimed this 10th day of November, 2008 in Capitan, New Mexico.


Mayor Sammy Hammons