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Trump administration plans drilling near New Mexico UNESCO site

2 beadsAug 20 → Aug 24moved 36d ago

The wire

2026-08-24

Trump drilling plan near New Mexico heritage site sparks global concerns

broke 36d ago · 4 reports · other

The Trump administration's plan to allow oil drilling near a heritage site in New Mexico has triggered widespread global alarm. Critics worry that even sacred and valuable locations face drilling threats under current policy.

2026-08-20

Trump administration plans drilling near New Mexico UNESCO site

broke 40d ago · 33 reports · other

The Trump administration announced plans on August 20–21, 2026 to scrap a drilling-free buffer zone around a UNESCO world heritage site in New Mexico, prompting alarm from the United Nations and environmental advocates. The policy reversal threatens irreversible damage to the nation's public lands and protected sites.