Biden admin unleashes 50-year mining, oil drilling ban across thousands of acres in New Mexico

The Biden administration proposed to block of thousands of acres from future oil drilling or mining in northern New Mexico in an effort to protect Native American lands.

The proposal would ban new mining claims and oil and gas development across more than 4,200 acres in Sandoval County , New Mexico .

If finalized and implemented, the action would remain in place for up to 50 years .