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Oil and gas extraction moratorium extended on state lands near Chaco

State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard extended a moratorium on oil and gas extraction on state lands around Chaco Culture National Historical Park through the end of 2043. Garcia Richard first announced the moratorium in 2019 shortly after she took office. At that time, she said the moratorium would allow the State Land Office time […]