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THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2003

New Mexico's Congressional delegation is making another attempt to settle Sandia Pueblo's claim to the Sandia Mountains.

Rep. Heather Wilson (R) introduced legislation, identical to one passed by the Senate last year, on Monday to resolve the dispute. New Mexico's Senators plan to follow up in their chamber.

The tribe, federal agencies, local governments and private landowners have come to an agreement about 10,000 acres in the mountains. The land will remain under federal control but tribal members will have hunting and fishing rights and retain criminal and civil jurisdiction over Indians.

Get the Story:
N.M. Representatives Sponsor Sandia Bill (AP 1/8)

Get the Bill:
The T'uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area Act (S.2018)

Related Solicitor Opinions:
Tarr Opinion (December 9, 1988) | Tarr Opinion Reconsidered (December 5, 2000) | Eastern Boundary of Sandia Pueblo (January 19, 2001)

Related Decisions:
Sandia v. Babbitt (December 1996) | Sandia v. Babbitt (July 1998) | Pueblo of Sandia v. Babbitt (November 2000)

Relevant Links:
Sandia Pueblo - http://www.sandiapueblo.nsn.us

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