Oil Industry Creeps Up On Chaco Communities

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KUNM Call In Show 2/12 8a: Oil and gas development may be moving closer to Chaco Canyon National Historical Park and the many tribal communities in northwestern New Mexico. R esidents there, along with archaeologists and advocates, are questioning the burgeoning development. What effect might encroachment have upon these communities? What about nearby ancient sites? How can we strike a balance between modern day energy needs, healthy communities and the preservation of ancient sites? We want to hear from you! Email callinshow@kunm.org, post your comments online or call in live during the show. Guests: Victoria Barr, Farmington District Manager, Bureau of Land Management Lori Goodman, Diné CARE Eric Schlenker-Goodrich, Executive Director, Western Environmental Law Center Related Links: BLM’s overview, including maps, for Pinon Pipeline BLM’s Farmington Resourcement Plan Amendment BLM’s Reasonable Foreseeable Development for NW New Mexico Funding for KUNM’s new series Drilling Deep -