Farmington Daily Times (March 31, 2022) – After many years of debate, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is officially seeking comments on a proposed 10 mile buffer zone to protect the Chaco Culture National Park from oil and gas development.  The comment period has recently been extended at the request of the Navajo Nation, which is pushing for a more reasonable 5 mile buffer.  The reality is, the 10 mile limit has no basis in fact, but is merely based on emotion and innuendo.

Sharpe: Chaco Canyon Buffer Zone Has No Basis In Fact