On the recordOctober 30, 2019
Further, two chapters of the Navajo Nation representing a combined 6,000 residents passed resolutions opposing this bill because it would jeopardize development and potentially ``infringe on their royalty payments.'' Mr. Chairman, I also include those in the Record. Resolution of Huerfano Chapter Resolution # Hue-090-18 Supporting the Navajo Allotment Owners in Opposition of ``The Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2018'' and Furthermore Requesting U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich to meet with Navajo Allotment Owners in Northwest New Mexico to Explain the Proposed Senate Bill 2907. Whereas: 1. Huerfano Chapter is a certified governmental entity of the Navajo Nation charged with the responsibility to solicit, promote, and protect the interest and the welfare of the chapter and its community pursuant to the Navajo Nation Resolution CJ20-55, December 02, 1995 and Resolution CAP 34- 98, adopting the Local Governance Act (LGA); and 2. Huerfano Chapter has a population of 3000 plus residents, both registered voters and nonregistered community members. The chapter is one of the largest land based chapters comprised of 553,528 acres in Eastern Agency, Navajo Nation and has nine {09) subcommunities including Adobe, Blanco, Bisti, Carson, Gallegos, Jacquez, Hogback, Huerfano, and Otis; and 3.…





