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Contaminated soil a concern at Los Alamos lab

SANTA FE, New Mexico (Reuters) - Following a massive wildfire, crews at the Los Alamos National Laboratory have begun removing contaminated soil from nearby canyons out of a concern that flash flooding could wash toxins into the Rio Grande, officials said on Monday.

SANTA FE, New Mexico (Reuters) - Following a massive wildfire, crews at the Los Alamos National Laboratory have begun removing contaminated soil from nearby canyons out of a concern that flash flooding could wash toxins into the Rio Grande, officials said on Monday.

The Rio Grande is a source of drinking water for many communities in New Mexico, including the capital Santa Fe.

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