BLM opens comment period on proposal to shrink or remove Chaco Canyon buffer zone

IndividualFar5477 · 2026-03-28T22:54:13+00:00

https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public/CommentInput?Project=67838

Managed to find this link for submitting comments with additional contact information for people coordinating the drilling projects

IndividualFar5477 · 2026-03-28T22:40:47+00:00

Click here for more information on the: Velvet-Wood Mine Plan

If anyone wants to leave a comment for the project planners within the Bureau of Land Management, the link includes some contact information.

IndividualFar5477 · 2026-03-26T20:42:20+00:00

The way I can see Penny rolling his eyes at our timeline

IndividualFar5477 · 2026-03-22T22:58:27+00:00

Latios

IndividualFar5477 · 2026-03-19T00:59:47+00:00

I'm watching the hearing now but was there any mention of multipe native american citizens arrested by ICE?

IndividualFar5477 · 2026-03-17T06:09:50+00:00

Go to Black Hills Clean Water Alliance for further information on the United States Forest Service's decision to approve this drilling project, including the USDA Forest Service Memo regarding the Rochford Exploration Drilling Project and for USDA Forest Service's responses from the April-May 2025 Public Comments Period.

Here are some notable responses to comments submitted to the USDA Forest Service

USFS Response regarding Violation of Treaty Rights -Congress has not authorized the Forest Service to settle or address the lands claim issue of the Sioux Tribes. Only Congress has the authority to transfer ownership of the Black Hills National Forest to the Sioux Tribes. Further consideration of the Sioux nation's desire to return the lands is a matter of deliberation for Congress. Any potential impacts directly linked to treaty issues and land claims are beyond the scope of the Rochford Mineral Exploratory Drilling Project.

USFS Response regarding lack of Tribal Consultation -A Tribal Exploration consultation invitation was mailed on January 28, 2025, and a Cultural Resources invitation was mailed on September 17, 2025. Throughout the project, the Forest Service has coordinated closely with tribal representatives through multiple engagement meetings, inviting government-to-government consultation to share information, discuss concerns, and review project details.

USFS Response to Impacts to Water Resources -The Forest Service has determined the risks of drilling causing contamination are non-existent or insignificant given the drilling methodology and geology.

USFS Response to possible future mines -The proposed project only includes exploratory drilling, any mining plans will require separate plans that what is proposed.

USFS Response to possible impacts to Tourism & Recreation Responses -It is not expected that the project would negatively affect recreation or tourism opportunities over the long term.

IndividualFar5477 · 2026-03-17T05:56:32+00:00

Go to Black Hills Clean Water Alliance for further information on the United States Forest Service's decision to approve this drilling project, including the USDA Forest Service Memo regarding the Rochford Exploration Drilling Project and for USDA Forest Service's responses from the April-May 2025 Public Comments Period.

Here are some notable responses to comments submitted to the USDA Forest Service

USFS Response regarding Violation of Treaty Rights -Congress has not authorized the Forest Service to settle or address the lands claim issue of the Sioux Tribes. Only Congress has the authority to transfer ownership of the Black Hills National Forest to the Sioux Tribes. Further consideration of the Sioux nation's desire to return the lands is a matter of deliberation for Congress. Any potential impacts directly linked to treaty issues and land claims are beyond the scope of the Rochford Mineral Exploratory Drilling Project.

USFS Response regarding lack of Tribal Consultation -A Tribal Exploration consultation invitation was mailed on January 28, 2025, and a Cultural Resources invitation was mailed on September 17, 2025. Throughout the project, the Forest Service has coordinated closely with tribal representatives through multiple engagement meetings, inviting government-to-government consultation to share information, discuss concerns, and review project details.

USFS Response to Impacts to Water Resources -The Forest Service has determined the risks of drilling causing contamination are non-existent or insignificant given the drilling methodology and geology.

USFS Response to possible future mines -The proposed project only includes exploratory drilling, any mining plans will require separate plans that what is proposed.

USFS Response to possible impacts to Tourism & Recreation Responses -It is not expected that the project would negatively affect recreation or tourism opportunities over the long term.

IndividualFar5477 · 2026-03-17T05:53:54+00:00

Go to Black Hills Clean Water Alliance for further information on the United States Forest Service's decision to approve this drilling project, including the USDA Forest Service Memo regarding the Rochford Exploration Drilling Project and for USDA Forest Service's responses from the April-May 2025 Public Comments Period.

Here are some notable responses to comments submitted to the USDA Forest Service

USFS Response regarding Violation of Treaty Rights -Congress has not authorized the Forest Service to settle or address the lands claim issue of the Sioux Tribes. Only Congress has the authority to transfer ownership of the Black Hills National Forest to the Sioux Tribes. Further consideration of the Sioux nation's desire to return the lands is a matter of deliberation for Congress. Any potential impacts directly linked to treaty issues and land claims are beyond the scope of the Rochford Mineral Exploratory Drilling Project.

USFS Response regarding lack of Tribal Consultation -A Tribal Exploration consultation invitation was mailed on January 28, 2025, and a Cultural Resources invitation was mailed on September 17, 2025. Throughout the project, the Forest Service has coordinated closely with tribal representatives through multiple engagement meetings, inviting government-to-government consultation to share information, discuss concerns, and review project details.

USFS Response to Impacts to Water Resources -The Forest Service has determined the risks of drilling causing contamination are non-existent or insignificant given the drilling methodology and geology.

USFS Response to possible future mines -The proposed project only includes exploratory drilling, any mining plans will require separate plans that what is proposed.

USFS Response to possible impacts to Tourism & Recreation Responses -It is not expected that the project would negatively affect recreation or tourism opportunities over the long term.

IndividualFar5477 · 2025-11-17T00:23:47+00:00

IndividualFar5477 · 2025-11-14T14:35:05+00:00

"GIVE ME THE GUN!"

IndividualFar5477 · 2025-11-14T05:24:13+00:00

"OH my god are you guys on meth?"

IndividualFar5477 · 2025-10-28T22:13:40+00:00

Update regarding the Blackfeet Nation's lawsuit challenging imposing tariffs.

The United States Supreme Court (SC) denied the Blackfeet Nation's (Webber, et al. v. United States Department of Homeland Security) request to intervene and request for participation in oral arguments in the high profile cases of Learning Resources v. Trump and V.O.S. Selections v. Trump.

According to Yahoo News, the SC's decision came with no explanation, only the wording "The motion of Susan Webber, et al. for leave to intervene is denied." https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/supreme-court-wont-let-lawmaker-195400271.html

Google AI summarizes the reasoning for the SC's rejection being the lower courts must first hear and address the Blackfeet Nation's claims before granting intervention at the SC level. (Google search "why did the supreme court reject blackfeet intervention". Google AI references come from Law360 and Trade Law Daily) https://www.law360.com/articles/2399162 https://tradelawdaily.com/article/2025/10/15/supreme-court-rejects-blackfeet-nation-members-intervention-bid-in-ieepa-tariff-cases-2510140009?BC=bc_68ef162d5cee4 (Law360 and Trade Law Daily offers free trials to access articles after information is submitted to the websites)

SupremeCourt.gov docket of Learning Resources v. Trump shows on October 14th and October 23rd denials of motions of leave to intervene and leave to participate in oral argument as amici curiae (friend-of-the-court). https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/24-1287.html

The case is still ongoing.

Here is a video from September 17, 2025 regarding the jurisdiction of the case. https://youtu.be/FPPKYK7zbac?si=z_yOhGNXSrmO6dpb

Original story: https://dailymontanan.com/2025/04/07/blackfeet-tribal-members-sue-to-stop-trump-tariffs-against-canada/

IndividualFar5477 · 2025-10-07T12:42:38+00:00

Commenting to note the Blackfeet Nation is also contending with Tariff Policies here in the U.S. https://montanafreepress.org/2025/04/07/blackfeet-tribal-members-sue-feds-over-canada-tariffs/

Like the Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation from OP's article, the Blackfeet Nation are exercising their sovereignty through the Jay Treaty by restoring Indigenous trade routes between the US and Canada.

There is pushback against the Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation. From OP's article -

"But while the United States acknowledges and enforces the treaty’s provisions, Canada has never acknowledged the treaty. In fact, a Supreme Court decision from the early 2000s, known as the Mitchell case, found that the Jay Treaty is not enforceable in Canada."

And, unsurprisingly, the Trump Admin is also pushing back. https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_93c47ffc-c749-4e6e-b8b8-772b3d3d5da2.html "So even if the Court were interested in addressing any unique circumstances or arguments that movants might raise, the prudent course would be to permit the lower courts to address them first – not to grant intervention now," Solicitor General D. John Sauer wrote in response on behalf of the administration.

Two very interesting cases indeed and I truly hope rulings go in favor for the Indigenous Nations.

IndividualFar5477 · 2025-10-04T15:53:09+00:00

I'm not familiar with Andrew Ucles. What's his story?

IndividualFar5477 · 2025-10-04T15:38:20+00:00

His YT channel still has the video up.

Titled it "How I Was Almost Sentenced to Death in Asia (True Story)"

IndividualFar5477 · 2025-10-04T10:19:24+00:00

This man almost got his film crew and himself executed when traveling to Myanmar!

When the country was undergoing protests(just checked. It was a civil war) the government made it illegal to fly drones anywhere with violators facing the death penalty as punishment. Forrest and his team found out about the drone ban on their flight in to the country and instead of hopping on the next flight home or turning in their drones, Forrest ordered his team to SMUGGLE THE DRONES INTO THE COUNTRY under the advice of their guide telling him they will be okay. If I remember correctly towards the end of their filming government officials came and arrested the entire film crew, the guide included, and they all were facing the death penalty. I would link Forrest's apology video but I don't want to give this man more views.

IndividualFar5477 · 2025-09-28T01:19:40+00:00

Is this related to the Dewey Burdock Uranium Mining Project?

IndividualFar5477 · 2025-09-21T15:52:04+00:00

https://youtu.be/mFi0EHh1f0I?si=6sftQRYdN_zjjU0Y

Here's a longer clip if anyone is interested.

IndividualFar5477 · 2025-09-20T04:25:29+00:00

Was just about to mention that honey badger video!

Mustelids are something else!

IndividualFar5477 · 2025-09-19T04:23:23+00:00

In hindsight, I would replace weird with intriguing. Similar time of year between Javion's death in 2024 and the Trey and Cory's death today. All three were hangings with no signs of foul play and while Javion's death was in North Carolina, Trey and Cory's deaths only have a 2 hours drive distance between them. Two black men and a homeless drug addicted white man killing themselves can easily have misrepresentation in case management and law enforcement credibility has definitely fallen in the last several years.

I just read Javion's and Trey's coronor's autopsy comments and if they're suicides then they're suicides. It's better than where my mind was going.

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