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Buffer Zone Under Threat at Chaco Park | Santa Fe News
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The federal government is poised to scrap a 10-mile drilling buffer around Chaco Culture National Historical Park, a sacred site in New Mexico, sparking fierce backlash from environmentalists and state officials who fear irreparable damage to ancient ruins. Originally established under former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the buffer now faces elimination as the Bureau of Land Management weighs options — including full removal — amid the administration’s push for domestic energy growth. Tensions run high, especially among some Navajo landowners who benefit financially from drilling and previously blocked park access. Public comments are open until July 29th, as the nation weighs cultural preservation against economic interests.
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