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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2002

The Department of Interior and environmentalists have reached an agreement that allows drilling in a Colorado monument to move forward.

The Canyons of the Ancients National Monument contains historic Puebloan buildings, rock art and artifacts. To protect these resources, biologists will monitor an exploratory development project in the 164,000-acre monument.

Get the Story:
Agreement settles conflict over Canyons (The Denver Post 9/24)

Relevant Links:
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, BLM - http://www.co.blm.gov

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