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TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2002

A dispute over the status of a parcel of land in New Mexico is being fought in state courts.

In November 2001, a state judge dismissed criminal charges against a defendant because the incident in question occurred on land within the boundaries of Taos Pueblo although owned by a non-Indian. The defendant was a tribal member so the case would have to be prosecuted in tribal or federal court.

The local county is appealing the decision.

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Authority over Indian cases in question (The Santa Fe New Mexican 3/19)

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