Whether it be drilling for oil, mining or agricultural purposes, the state of New Mexico is proposing new standards and rules protecting so-called ‘cultural properties’ such as historic sites. Especially those of the state’s Native American land.
The State Land Office has proposed the rule to require anyone planning a new soil-disturbing project on state land to first conduct an archaeological survey to ensure the work won’t damage what could be deemed a cultural property reported The Santa Fe New Mexican.
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