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astronomy2 years ago

Rare 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse Mesmerizes Watchers in Ancient Solar Astronomy Hub

A "ring of fire" solar eclipse was witnessed above Chaco Culture National Park in New Mexico, home to ancient Puebloan people and some of the oldest known sun-watchers. The eclipse occurred near the "Rock of the Sun" petroglyph, which is believed to depict a total solar eclipse from 1097. The event attracted eclipse-chasers and archaeoastronomy enthusiasts who marveled at the spectacle and the alignment of the ancient structures. The next total solar eclipse observed from Chaco is not expected until July 3, 2866.

via Space.com|
#ancient-astronomy#astronomy#chaco-canyon
environment2 years ago

Oil drilling ban sparks heated confrontation at historic site.

The Department of the Interior celebrated the protection of 350,000 acres of Chaco Canyon land from oil and gas drilling for 20 years, but the measure is controversial and caused a protest at the site. Supporters of the ban believe it is necessary to protect the land and future generations, while opponents argue it will impact economic development and the Navajo Nation. Janene Yazzie with Indian Collective hopes a solution can be produced that aligns with cultural values.

via KOAT New Mexico|
#chaco-canyon#department-of-the-interior#environment
politics2 years ago

Navajo landowners protest Interior Secretary's visit after new ban.

Navajo landowners protested against US Interior Secretary Deb Haaland's visit to New Mexico after a new rule was introduced to limit oil and gas activity around Chaco Canyon for the next 20 years. The Navajo landowners blocked the way to the sacred site, forcing Haaland to move to Albuquerque. The landowners feared that their land would be taken from them under the new drilling ban. The conservation efforts have been decades in the making, and those in attendance all view this as a win for Chaco Canyon. The site is held sacred for many Indigenous groups in New Mexico.

via KOB 4|
#chaco-canyon#deb-haaland#indigenous-rights
climate2 years ago

US Implements Multiple Bans on Oil and Gas Drilling Near Indigenous Sites and Schools in New Mexico

The Biden administration has banned new oil and gas leasing on federal land within a 10-mile radius of Chaco Canyon, a culturally significant Native American site in New Mexico, for 20 years. The move, which follows decades of tribal requests, will not affect existing leases or drilling on private property. The area is home to a vast network of pre-Columbian ruins and has been threatened by oil and gas projects in recent years. The ban is part of President Biden's efforts to focus on Native American issues and expand conservation of public lands, but has generated opposition from Republicans and the state's oil and gas industry.

via The New York Times|
#biden-administration#chaco-canyon#climate