August 1, 2008--Delegation introduces water settlement legislation (Denver Post)
Legislation that would authorize settlements for two decades-long American Indian water rights cases in northern New Mexico was introduced Thursday by members of the state's congressional delegation. The legislation—the Aamodt and Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2008—is based on years of negotiations between Indian leaders and local, state and federal officials. It would assure water resources for a handful of pueblos while providing for the water needs of non-Indian interests in north-central New Mexico.
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