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NOVEMBER 22, 2000

An editorial in today's issue of The Albuquerque Journal praises Sandia Pueblo for wanting to come to a settlement on its land claim when they are close to winning it outright.

A federal court last week threw out an appeal by landowners and Bernalillo County. A settlement between the Pueblo and the government had been criticized by landowners and the county and two lawmakers had taken their side.

Now, as the editorial notes, Representative Heather Wilson and Senator Pete Domenici, both Republicans, have welcomed the dismissal of the appeal.

Get the Story:
EDITORIAL: Sandia Pueblo Wins Big Legal Advantage (The Albuquerque Journal 11/22)

Get the Decision:
Pueblo of Sandia v. Babbitt (DC Cir No 98-5428 / 5451. November 2000)

Related Stories:
Landowners thrown out of Pueblo claim (Tribal Law 11/20)

View a map of the Area:
Sandia Pueblo Claim Area (Sandia Pueblo)

Relevant Links:
Sandia Pueblo - www.sandiapueblo.nsn.us