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202-225-6316 Phone
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Albuquerque, NM
87102
505-346-6781 Phone
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Congresswoman Heather Wilson, First Congressional District of New Mexico


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Sandia Land Claim Settlement Expected to Pass the House Tonight February 13, 2003
 
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Heather Wilson announced today that the House is expected to approve the settlement on the Sandia Pueblo`s claim to land on Sandia Mountain. The settlement is included in the Omnibus Appropriations Conference report that the House will vote on tonight. The language is identical to the Senate legislation passed during the waning hours of the 107th Congress.

“This agreement has been a long time in the making,” said Wilson. “It protects both the Pueblo’s interests in the area and the public’s right to use and enjoy this beautiful mountain.”

Under the proposal, the U.S. Forest Service would maintain ownership of the land, but will establish the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area in the Cibola National Forest. The tribe’s access to the land for religious ceremonies is protected. Public access to the mountain and preservation of the wilderness is also protected.

Wilson introduced the bill as stand-alone legislation on the first day of the 108th Congress. She worked with House leadership to include the language in the Omnibus bill.

The bill will also ensure that affected homeowners in the Pueblo`s land claim area have clear title to their property and expressly authorizes existing rights-of-way and easements in perpetuity. The agreement grants the Pueblo the ability to limit new uses of the land, but with exceptions, and allows the Sandia Peak Tram Co. to continue operating its tram service up the west side of the mountain.

Once signed into law, the measure will end years of litigation over the matter.




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