New Mexico Oil and Gas Association has argued that the plan would leave additional leases on Navajo land or allotments owned by individual Navajos landlocked by taking federal mineral holdings off the board.
Joe Biden orders 20-year ban on oil, gas drilling to protect New Mexico tribal sites
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An annual report by the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association on revenue for the state by the industry said $2.8 billion was generated last year, including $1.4 billion for public education.
New Mexico oil, gas production up by 10% despite pandemic
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