Cultural

Cultural Heritage

New Mexico holds a rich and diverse cultural legacy, deeply rooted in centuries of Indigenous history, Spanish influence, and the longstanding traditions of mining and ranching. In the area surrounding Grants and San Mateo, this heritage is especially significant. The region is home to several federally recognized tribes, including those with ancestral, cultural, and spiritual ties to the lands near the Grants Precision ISR project.

At Grants Energy, we recognize the importance of engaging with local communities and tribal nations to ensure respectful, informed development. We honor the sovereignty of tribal governments and understand that tribal cultural interests extend well beyond present-day reservation boundaries. Our team is committed to preserving Native American cultural heritage while fostering transparent, collaborative partnerships that bring long-term benefits to the region.

We are also committed to documenting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of communities around San Mateo, Grants, and the surrounding Cibola County area, while taking steps to minimize the impacts of historical and modern mining.

Highlights

Ongoing Tribal Consultation:

Active dialogue with tribal nations with ties to the surrounding areas to cultural landscapes and traditional use areas.

Ethnographic & Ethnohistoric Studies:

Collaborative research with consulting tribes to better understand the historical and cultural importance of the project area.

Historic Preservation Efforts:

Work underway to catalog and preserve historical and culturally important features in the project area.

Cultural Resources Management Plan:

Developed with tribal input and in compliance with federal and state laws to guide the respectful treatment of cultural materials and ancestral sites.

Meaningful Tribal Engagement

Our engagement with tribal nations is rooted in respect, transparency, and collaboration. We believe that early and continued consultation is essential for culturally responsible development. Tribal feedback has helped shape our approach to site selection, baseline cultural assessments, and mitigation planning.

This includes:

Adjustments to project boundaries to avoid areas of high cultural sensitivity, such as the Mt Taylor Traditional Cultural Property
Support for tribal cultural preservation initiatives in the broader region

As the Grants Precision ISR project moves forward, we remain committed to an open and inclusive process—shaped by many voices and grounded in a shared responsibility to protect the cultural fabric of the region.