Chaco Canyon Not for Sale | Santa Fe News

Tribal leaders from twenty pueblos descended on the U.S. Capitol this week to fiercely defend Chaco Canyon — a sacred Indigenous site central to Southwest cultures for millennia — from being opened up for drilling and mining. Federal plans to shrink a protective buffer zone and give the public just fourteen days to respond have sparked outrage, with tribal representatives calling it a slap in the face and demanding at least ninety days for public input. New Mexico’s congressional delegation is pushing back, urging the Interior Secretary to visit Chaco before making any decisions and to honor past promises. While some Navajo leaders support development near the canyon, others warn of environmental and health risks, adding layers of tension to this high-stakes cultural and environmental battle. 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/453d051c794bdfce