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Trump administration plan to allow drilling near New Mexico world heritage site draws Unesco scrutiny
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Trump administration plan to allow drilling near New Mexico world heritage site draws Unesco scrutiny

August 20, 2026

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The Trump administration is pursuing a plan to eliminate a drilling-free buffer zone around Chaco Culture national historical park in New Mexico, a world heritage site. Unesco has received information about the proposal and stated it has procedures for addressing potential threats to world heritage properties, while awaiting a response from the federal government regarding the plan's impact.

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