BLM to host public meetings for proposed public land withdrawal surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park
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FARMINGTON, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farmington Field Office is anticipating possible weather-related travel concerns for the Feb. 23 in-person public meetings on the proposed public land withdrawal surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park. If inclement weather creates difficult road conditions, the BLM will still hold the meetings as scheduled, but the agency will schedule an additional in-person session before the comment period ends. A virtual session is also available to the public on Feb. 24.
The agenda includes an informational presentation on the proposal followed by an open house for the public to engage with agency staff to answer questions. There will be opportunity to provide written comments; however, oral comments will not be accepted during the session. Navajo translators are available to assist, if needed.
The BLM invites the public to register and participate in one of the currently scheduled sessions. Scheduled meeting details are as follows:
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February 23, 3:00-4:30 p.m. |
San Juan College Henderson Fine Arts Building, 4601 College Boulevard, Farmington, NM 87402 |
Contact Sarah Scott 505-564-7689 or sscott@blm.gov |
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February 23, 6:00-7:30 p.m. |
San Juan College Henderson Fine Arts Building, 4601 College Boulevard, Farmington, NM 87402 |
Contact Sarah Scott 505-564-7689 or sscott@blm.gov |
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February 24, 6:00-7:30 p.m. |
Zoom Webinar |
https://blm.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_79HAmxoxQ-GXRVRBXl5U0w |
In addition to the public meetings, comments may be submitted by any of the following:
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ePlanning: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2016892/510;
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Email: blm_nm_fm_ccnhp_area_withdrawal_comments@blm.gov; or
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Mail: Bureau of Land Management, Farmington Field Office, Attn: Sarah Scott, 6251 College Blvd., Suite A, Farmington, NM 87402.
All comments must be post marked by April 6, 2022.
All attendees must pre-register for the meetings. In person meetings will follow the current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Department of the Interior COVID-19 large-group gathering protocols and will be strictly enforced.
More information about the project and the meetings are available at https://www.blm.gov/press-release/bureau-land-management-takes-next-steps-protect-chaco-canyon.
For more information, please contact Farmington Field Office project manager Sarah Scott at 505-564-7689 or sscott@blm.gov.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.