Want to go on a field trip to a mine?

Granite Construction has graciously offered area residents “field trips” to their Indio mining location to help alleviate any fears area residents may have over their plans to open the largest open-pit mine of its type in the nation on Fallbrook’s northern border. This is Granite’s “showcase” mine.

I encourage all Fallbrook residents to take Granite’s offer and travel to Indio for a truly educational experience. Once there, I suggest you ask a few pertinent questions, such as:

1. Why have you brought me all the way here to show me this sand and gravel operation when you’re planning to open a 1...