A ski resort in northern New Mexico is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Tesuque Pueblo.

The tribe wants work on a chairlift at Ski Santa Fe halted, saying construction will destroy sacred sites. Ski Santa Fe responded that the local economy will lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue and jobs.

The U.S. Forest Service approved the expansion of the ski area. The tribe filed the lawsuit against the agency but Ski Santa Fe intervened.

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Santa Fe Ski defends new chairlift (AP 10/29)
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Relevant Links:
Ski Santa Fe - http://www.skisantafe.com

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