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Sunspot Observatory Faces Demolition | Santa Fe News
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- Jul 13, 2026
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Summary
A historic New Mexico observatory faces demolition by the National Science Foundation after a mercury leak in its iconic Dunn Solar Telescope, but passionate supporters are rallying to save it—arguing its scientific, educational, and cultural value is too great to lose. With demolition slated for September, advocates push for a pause to explore alternatives like repurposing the site for research, education, or even astrotourism, highlighting its ties to WWII and space exploration. While the NSF prioritizes safely removing mercury and restoring the land, they admit no viable preservation plans emerged from public input. The clock is ticking—and the fate of this scientific landmark hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c4b59ec7cdde7895