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flag U.S. officials and tribal leaders urge Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to protect Chaco Canyon from oil drilling, citing cultural, environmental, and consultation concerns.

flag U.S. flag Senators Ben Ray Luján and Martin Heinrich, Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury, and Pueblo leaders are urging Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to visit Chaco Canyon and maintain federal protections against oil and gas drilling. flag They oppose the Bureau of Land Management’s move to lift a 20-year ban on drilling near the national historical park, citing cultural, spiritual, and environmental concerns. flag Tribal leaders emphasize the area’s ancestral significance and criticize federal agencies for inadequate consultation. flag The push comes amid broader worries over funding cuts, staff reductions, and the impact of the 43-day government shutdown on public lands and rural economies.

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