Navajo tribal members were critical of a proposed water settlement between the Navajo Nation, the state of New Mexico and the federal government, The Farmington Daily Times reported.

At a meeting on Monday, tribal members demanded more time to comment on the deal. A leader with the Din� Bitzill grassroots organization said a lawsuit is possible to seek more community input.

The tribe and the state announced the settlement on December 15 and want comments by January 15. Non-Indian water users say they need more time to review the 120-page document.

Documents relating to the deal can be found at http://www.seo.state.nm.us/water-info/NavajoSettlement/index.html

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Navajos critical of water proposal (The Farmington Daily Times 1/7)

Relevant Links:
Navajo Nation - http://www.navajo.org

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