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JULY 14, 2000

Tribes in Arizona and New Mexico who consider the San Francisco Peaks to be sacred to their culture and way of life may see the Arizona mountain protected from new mining if a recommendation by the US Forest Service is approved by the Department of Interior.

Coconino National Forest officials have recommended that the mountain be withdrawn from additional mining under the 1872 Mining Law.

Secretary of Interior Bruce Babbitt, who will make the final approval, is on record as opposing mining on the peak.

Get the Story:
Mining ban recommended for peaks held sacred by Indian tribes (AP 7/14)

Relevant Links:
US Forest Service - www.fs.fed.us