STOP FRACKING IN THE NAVAHO CHACO CANYON WORLD HERITAGE SITE

A Federal Judge has recently refused to grant a temporary halt to oil-and-gas-drilling in the greater Chaco Canyon Ruins which is among the most important in the World. It contains the finest example of Anasazi Pueblo Ruins in New Mexico. This unique, remote World Heritage Site attracts Tourists from around the world. Primitive roads connect this site of large, fabulous ruins which have outstanding architectural and astronomical connections, to various outlying Anasazi communities. Chaco Canyon is considered the "capital" of the ancient Anasazi world. Research has been done there for over 100 years, where as many as 5, 000 people once lived. Artifacts represent connection to Mexico and the ancient Toltecs. This area is pristine and must be preserved. A coalition of Navaho and other environmental groups had filed a law suit against the BLM regarding the drilling plan. The plan if approved will allow hundreds of fracking permits. Native land belongs to the Natives and the Federal Government has no true business there claiming rights to it. Environmental Impact Studies have not been done by the BLM. Please sign and pass this petition as soon as possible. Time is crucial to save Chaco Canyon.