There is something that's terribly off there.

We need to do something about this, and I hope the Act that we have does.

These are protections of sacred lands that would benefit the health and safety of many and the BLM has said it would not impact the rights of allottees.

This legislation would only withdraw over 900,000 acres, but would only withdraw 316,076 acres of oil, natural gas, coal, and other minerals.

But experience tells us that dollars and jobs aren't reflective of the true costs of these activities, which include lasting impacts to public and individual health, as well as land, air, and water quality.

Do you believe that these internal policies should supersede legal and moral obligations to consult with Indian tribes?

I believe the Chaco Protection Act will help our ancient land as well as our living communities.

I believe the Chaco Protection Act will help our ancient land as well as our living communities.

However, recent actions by this Administration suggest they may be seeking to end this moratorium, exposing tribal communities and Arizonans to the dangerous impacts of uranium mining.

We need to act to ensure that political expediency doesn't undermine these existing protections, which are so essential to the economic and cultural vitality of the region.

I just would like to emphasize that outdoor recreation is over billions of dollars for revenue in New Mexico.

It is my priority, as it should be that of the Trump administration, to permanently protect this place.

Closer to home for me, the Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2019 would permanently protect the integrity of sacred sites in and around the Chaco Culture National Historical Park.

The BLM has testified that this legislation would not affect tribal interests or allottees, while the bill itself includes language that recognizes the rights of Navajo allottees such as yourself, Ms. Hesuse, to continue to develop their…

It is my understanding that Tribal and allottees would not be affected by this withdrawal. However, there will be challenges given the intermixing of public, tribal and private land and of course the geography of the lands.

The Pueblo of Santa Ana thanks the Committee for the opportunity to testify on the Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2019, H.R. 2181.

This action would prevent the degradation of cultural resources, preserve the environment, and protect the health of the surrounding communities.

I too care deeply about the Chaco cultural heritage. After all, I'm a Navajo who lives right in the Greater Chaco Region.