Anti-uranium advocate Jenn Nez, holding microphone, addresses NuFuels, Inc. vice president Josh Leftwich on Aug. 6, 2026, after he agreed to hand her the microphone midway during his presentation regarding the company’s efforts to extract uranium near Church Rock, N.M. (Patrick Lohmann/Source NM)GALLUP — A recent hearing meant to inform the public about a new uranium mine proposal near Church Rock instead exposed wounds around the legacy of mini…