The General Report

Attorney General Kris Mayes recently took legal action to protect the well-being of Chino Valley residents as a proposed mine in their neighborhood poses a public nuisance.

Protecting the well-being of Arizonans

On October 27, Attorney General Mayes met with hundreds of Chino Valley residents who emphasized their grievances with a proposed aggregate mine in their neighborhood.

In response to these concerns, the Attorney General took legal action, asking the court to recognize the severe implications of the mine's operation as a public nuisance and to halt its development.

Listening to concerns

Disrupting the golden years

Dust, noise and traffic that would disrupt the daily lives of those who have lived in Chino Valley were among the top concerns residents raised.

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How the mine could affect veterans living with PTSD

Blasts in the construction of the mine were particularly troublesome for residents.

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News coverage

Arizona AG Mayes files for injunction to stop Chino Valley mine, citing public nuisance

"We were praying for a miracle and I think the AG was our answer," Susi Brumett said after the injunction was filed.

"I think that (Mayes), our state and our city and county officials are realizing that yes, mining is important and vital for the state but that some of those laws need to be revised so that the health and well-being of residents are also considered, not just the mining companies and mining employees," she said.

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Arizona AG Kris Mayes asks court to halt Chino Valley mining plan

"Late Friday night, we found out that a temporary injunction has been filed, and we celebrated," said Vickie Niesley.

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Attorney general files injunction to halt mine in Chino Valley residential area

"Just because it’s legal for them to do it, doesn’t mean that they should," Dever said. "One of the people that lives here, his house is going to be 215 feet from the processing plant, and within 500 feet of where they’re going to blast."

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AG: Company behind Chino Valley mine has no record of previous mining experience

Penny Hubble and her husband, a veteran who suffers from PTSD, moved to Chino Valley in search of peace and quiet. For the past 20 years, that's exactly what they've found.

"The neighbors just keep getting better and better," Hubble said.

But Hubble's newest neighbor could disturb her Cedar Heights community for the next 20 years.

"I'm not against mining, but why would you put a mine in the middle of a neighborhood that's been here for 30 years? It's heartbreaking," Hubble said.

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