Ten Socorro city and county realtors have signed a petition in opposition to the drop zone proposed west of Socorro by EMRTC. The petition opposing the drop zone cites concerns about decreases in property values and the subsequent losses of property tax revenues by the county as the primary objection of the realtors. Full text posted.

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For those who are interested in more information on the proposed EMRTC drop zone, see the local politics section of our site. A petition, which has already had over 170 Socorro area residents sign, is also available online for those interested in voicing their opposition.