The Taos Pueblo Council's Statement on Blue Lake Legislation

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_11_0005

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The Taos Pueblo Council's Statement on Blue Lake Legislation

Dates

17-Jul-68
90th Congress (1967-1969)

Scope and Contents

The Taos Pueblo Council is opposed to legislation proposed by Senator Clinton P. Anderson that would reduce the size of the Blue Lake Area set aside for wilderness preservation and religious ceremonies. The Council believes that the bill would desecrate the area and strip away the traditional rights and religious needs of the Pueblo people.

Extent

3 pages

Additional Description

Policy Area

Native Americans; Congress; Energy; Public Lands and Natural Resources

Creator unknown

Congress 90th Congress (1967-1969)

Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified