A deal has been reached over the construction of a civic center in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Tesuque Pueblo has agreed to drop objections to the $55 million center now that the city has agreed to reduce the size of the parking garage. The tribe and the city say fewer remains will be disturbed as a result.

Any remains and artifacts that are discovered will be reburied on site. A tribal member will observe the excavation.

The work site is located on top of an historic Pueblo village. Tesuque is the closest Pueblo to Santa Fe.

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City, tribe reach deal on civic center (The Santa Fe New Mexican 12/16)
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