New Mexico Delegation Requests Disaster Declaration to Help Pueblo of Acoma Recover From October Storms
Today,
The Pueblo of Acoma is asking the federal government for help with hazard mitigation and to repair public infrastructure damaged by severe weather and flooding that occurred
"These conditions directly impacted the everyday lives of the Pueblo's community members, including individuals who were looking to gather firewood to heat their homes, and cattle farmers who were trying to ensure grazing areas were sufficient for their cattle needs," the lawmakers wrote. "Native communities deserve full and complete protection of their resources, land, and livelihoods. Recovering from this incident will require a full and coordinated approach. We appreciate your past responsiveness to the
According to Pueblo of Acoma Governor
The full letter is available here: http://ct.symplicity.com/t/hnh/5236302c3cf8cd0fc58e753283e5c59f/528782583/realurl=https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/download/acoma-disaster-assistance-letter and below.
The Honorable
President of
The
"Dear President Trump:
"We respectfully request that you take prompt action on Pueblo of Acoma Governor
"This severe storm caused extreme damage to tribal infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and sewer lines. Furthermore, the piled-up debris and wreckage created treacherous driving conditions along 10 miles of roads and bridges, isolating parts of the Pueblo lands from the rest of the territory. These conditions directly impacted the everyday lives of the Pueblo's community members, including individuals who were looking to gather firewood to heat their homes, and cattle farmers who were trying to ensure grazing areas were sufficient for their cattle needs.
"Native communities deserve full and complete protection of their resources, land, and livelihoods. Recovering from this incident will require a full and coordinated approach. We appreciate your past responsiveness to the
"Sincerely,"
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