A federal court decision on March 31 could see land surrounding Chaco Canyon National Historic Park losing its public land protection, leaving more than 300,000 acres vulnerable to oil and gas drilling. Chaco Canyon is located in the San Juan Basin, 150 miles northwest of Albuquerque. The surrounding desert landscape of Chaco Canyon contains rich … Continue reading Ancient Indigenous Lands in New Mexico Could Be Lost to Mining and Drilling.  The Public has 7 Days to Weigh In.