Officials say the State Land Office has cleaned up more than 2 tons of household trash and other debris from an illegal dump in western New Mexico.
Officials say a fence also has been constructed around the site near Bluewater in hopes of curbing dumping and trespass concerns.
Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn says illegal dumping on state trust land in New Mexico is a major concern. He pointed to health hazards and the resources needed to clean up such messes.
Officials say anyone caught dumping could be charged with criminal trespass.
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