The home of the Salt mother, the minerals at the Salt Lake are used by Zuni, Laguna Acoma, and other regional tribes for ceremonial events and other purposes, and it is essential that this area be protected from development or other environmental threats. This legislation will protect over 90,000 acres of federal land in and around the Zuni's Salt lake and also move 4756 acres into trust for Zuni. to ensure that all sacred areas are included within the protected boundaries. The United States government has a trust responsibility to the Zuni people, and this legislation takes a critical … (00:54–03:38)
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Asserts that the legislation will protect over 90,000 acres of federal land and move 4,756 acres into trust for the Zuni tribe.
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