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Feds to sell oil and gas leases in San Juan County cultural areas, ignoring pleas from tribal officials and others

(Courtesy photo by EcoFlight) Next week, the Bureau of Land Management will resume auctioning oil and gas leases on an archaeologically rich part of San Juan County surrounding Montezuma Canyon, pictured here. Despite concerns raised by tribal groups, historic preservationists, the National Park Service and local elected officials, the BLM is moving forward with leases that could result in large-scale industrial development.