Tag: Chaco Canyon

Navajo people divided over oil and gas moratorium near Chaco Canyon

Posted by Editor | Jul 5, 2023 | Native News

On June 2, when US Interior Secretary Deb Haaland approved a moratorium on new oil and gas leases in the region, some Navajo allotment owners rejoiced.

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