Two New Mexico lawmakers have introduced memorials to delay the Navajo Nation's water settlement with the state and federal government.

The lawmakers say more time is needed to review the deal. The memorial seeks six more months of public comment.

Navajo Nation leaders oppose any delay. But some tribal members say they haven't been given an opportunity to review the lengthy document that was released in December.

Under the deal, the tribe would get 322,000 acre-feet a year and $900 million in public works projects, including a water pipeline.

Documents relating to the deal can be found at http://www.seo.state.nm.us/water-info/NavajoSettlement/index.html.

Get the Story:
Memorials to delay Navajo water settlement introduced (The Farmington Daily Times 2/28)

Relevant Links:
Navajo Nation - http://www.navajo.org

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