NM US Rep. Stansbury, Native leaders vow to fight BLM proposal to undo Chaco Canyon protections

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: July 17, 2026

Words: 460

Last Updated: 1 day, 5 hours ago


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U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Pueblo of Acoma Gov. Charles Riley on Friday said they’ll work together to fight the Trump administration’s proposal to scale back or completely remove a mining ban around Chaco Culture National Historical Park.

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The Bureau of Land Management on Wednesday announced it was opening a two-week window for members of the public to send in their opinions on the …

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