State takes action against US Air Force following release of toxins in local pond: 'Willful disregard for public health and environmental safety'

State takes action against US Air Force following release of toxins in local pond: 'Willful disregard for public health and environmental safety'

New Mexico is taking action against the U.S. Air Force after the military branch released thousands of pounds of contaminated water into a retention pond.  What's happening? As detailed by MyHighPlains.com, Cannon Air Force Base dumped approximately 7,000 gallons of PFAS-contaminated water into a retention pond near a fire-training area in July. According to the report, this wasn't the base's first offense. It was subject to investigation back i…