New Mexico advocates, elected officials decry federal proposal to curtail Chaco Canyon protections

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: July 16, 2026

Words: 579

Last Updated: 5 days, 8 hours ago

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The Bureau of Land Management on Wednesday began a two-week public comment period for its proposal to roll back or completely undo Biden-era protections against oil and gas operations near Chaco Culture National Historical Park, prompting outcry from environmental advocates and members of New Mexico’s federal delegation.

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Current protections make more than 336,000 acres off-limits to mining and mineral leasing for 20 years, effectively creating a …

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