Bureau of Land Management completes land sale to Gila River Indian Community
Screenshot Bureau of Land Management documents
The Bureau of Land Management has issued a patent completing the sale of two public land parcels totaling just over 3,380 acres to the Gila River Indian Community, which encompasses the Pima and Maricopa Tribes.
The parcels include cultural resources and archaeological sites that are of considerable significance to members of both tribes, according to a release.
“This action is the culmination of years of negotiation, compromise and hard work among the Gila River Indian Community, the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Land Management,” stated BLM State Director Raymond Suazo. “We’re proud to ensure that these lands, which mean so much to the Gila River Indian Community, will be protected and managed in perpetuity for the benefit of current and future generations of Community members.”
