In a desert climate where shade should be a treasure, the school cut down dozens of beautiful trees, some of them more than a half century old, leaving the old campus littered with stumps. The cutting was done stealthy before any white people could complain (not that we could stop it anyhow)
The all Indian Pueblo Council, made up of governors from the 19 New Mexico pueblos was responsible for making the decision to cut down the trees. And they had them cut quickly before anyone could complain or stop the tragedy.
Driving by the property, one can feel the pain and loss of the tress and the land.
School officials declined to say what they would do with the area, though two development plans have surfaced for a hotel and retail shops.
Ironically, since Congress requires the land be used for "educational, health or cultural purposes, the shopping malls can not be built after all. I'm sure the tress will make sure the land is cursed forever.
Shame on the Pueblo Council members.
