# Chaco Lands at Risk of Drilling | Mesa News

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Podcast: [Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mesa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559357)
Published: 2026-07-16T12:29:02+00:00
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## Resource

The Bureau of Land Management is poised to undo decades of cultural protections around Chaco Culture National Historical Park, reopening 336,000 acres to oil and gas leasing after revoking last year’s ten-mile buffer zone. With a 14-day public comment window ending July 29, stakeholders—including tribal nations divided on the issue—face a critical decision: preserve sacred sites, fully reopen the land, or strike a compromise with a five-mile buffer. The BLM’s own incomplete inventory of cultural resources adds urgency, as thousands of sites may remain undiscovered. This moment demands public voices to shape the future of ancestral lands. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/252c1c748f5657fd

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