I believe there is now general agreement that the trust will not be able to meet the law's goal of managing the preserve while achieving financial self-sufficiency.

In my opinion, the most effective way to address the challenges facing the Valles Caldera National Preserve is to move away from the experimental management framework and toward a more tested public lands management structure.

I appreciate the opportunity to be able to present the views of the Santa Clara Pueblo on this bill as it addresses matters that are of the most profound importance to our pueblo.

I strongly urge Congress to pass the Valles Caldera National Preserve Management Act.

We think this consultation requirement will strengthen operations of the Valles Caldera into the future.

Why haven't you asked the U.S. Forest Service or the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct a similar study?

I have actually, I think, been up there with you on those lands when we worked on the original idea of having your religious lands when the Baca purchase was made.

Thank you very much, Senator Bingaman.

Do you believe that the bill as written gives adequate protection for continued hunting and angling in the Valles Caldera under the management of the Park Service?

You have been an excellent partner. I think we have worked on this for many, many years.

We want to work with you on those issues in this legislation.

Thank you for introducing legislation to ensure the Valles Caldera National Preserve is preserved for future generations as a unit of the National Park System-it is a national treasure.

Santa Clara generally supports the Valles Caldera legislation but with some serious concerns.

Thank you, Governor Dasheno.

Yet now, all this will be put at risk and probably discarded without a fair hearing or investigation into the concerns of most Native New Mexicans!

This is an absolute misrepresentation of a program that meets the needs of all sportsmen and sportswomen whether blue collar or white collar.

I want to thank Senator Bingaman for inviting me as Governor to appear before the Committee.

I believe that the Governors of these pueblos have brought to your attention this urgent concern.