Native America Calling: Zuni Salt Lake Coal Mine Controversy,, 7-18-96
File — Box: 10, Audiotape: 4
Scope and Contents
Tape begins with national native news. The show on Zuni Salt Lake highlights the concerns of the Zuni people as they face fifty years of strip mining operation. The Salt River Project planned to strip mine 80 million tons of coal to provide low cost energy for Arizona and the mine was to be located south of Zuni Pueblo and between Zuni Salt Lake, home to Zuni Salt woman'a powerful deity. Zuni people are concerned that 538 of their sacred sites would be destroyed and that the life cycle of the Zuni people would be disturbed as a result of unearthing graves.
Dates
- 7-18-96
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research. Audio and video recordings in boxes 8-10 must be duplicated prior to viewing. Available duplicates are in box 11. Advance notification is required for duplication.
Extent
From the Collection: 10 boxes (7.5 cu. ft.), plus 1 oversize folder
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451