In the heart of Sandoval County, NM, a shadowy decision threatens the safety and well-being of our community. The county has rushed through a toxic rocket motor factory—triggering serious concerns about the environment, safety, and legality. Tucked next to Rio Rancho neighborhoods and schools, this decision not only bypasses our voices but also flouts the very laws meant to safeguard our community.

The proposed Castelion Hypersonic Missile Plant stands as a ticking time bomb, not just for our children who attend nearby schools but for every resident who calls this land home. The rush to approve this hazardous facility has been cloaked in backdated deals and blatant violations of the Open Meetings Act, leaving the community out of discussions that directly impact our lives. The lack of real public input coupled with the absence of thorough environmental studies undermines our right to a safe living environment.

The potential risks here are too grave to ignore. Wildfires and explosions are real threats that could bring disaster to the West Mesa, blanketing our air with toxic fumes and contaminating our precious water resources. Contaminating our children’s lungs and livers in toxic fumes as they play outside the school that is just 5 miles out. This isn't just about a factory—it's about the possibility of poisoning the very elements that sustain us all. Sandoval County officials owe it to us to pause, reconsider, and involve the community in this decision-making process.

We demand that the county halts the illegal and hazardous proceedings of the Castelion Missile Plant immediately. We call on local governance to halt current operations and start over in a transparent, legal, and environmentally sound manner. The livelihoods of our families and the integrity of our environment depend on it.

Join me in standing against this reckless venture. Let us urge Sandoval County to do the right thing. Sign this petition to demand due process and proper environmental stewardship for the future of our community.