Environmental
In New Mexico, a 'brownfield' is defined as:
AAgricultural land available for development
BA property where expansion, redevelopment, or reuse is complicated by actual or potential environmental contamination✓ Correct
CA floodplain property
DA property in a historic preservation district
Explanation
Brownfields are previously developed properties where environmental contamination (real or suspected) may complicate redevelopment. The EPA and NMED offer programs to incentivize brownfield cleanup and reuse.
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