New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez today announced that the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) has submitted formal comments opposing the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s proposal to rescind the 10-mile protective buffer surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park.

“Chaco Canyon is one of New Mexico’s greatest cultural and historical treasures. The federal government cannot dismantle longstanding protections through a rushed process that sidelines Tribal Nations, ignores the public, and fails to honestly assess the consequences. We will continue to defend New Mexico’s cultural heritage and ensure that federal agencies follow the law.” – AG Torrez