Dear Congressman Udall,
I am a Canadian who has had the privilege of spending time in your state.  
Chaco Canyon is one of the most special places on this planet.  It has a wonder 
about it that goes far beyond its natural beauty and its amazing cultural 
significance.  It has a serenity that touches one in an almost spiritual way 
that I find difficult to explain.  I have travelled extensively and there are 
few places in the world that have affected me in this way.
It is with deep concern that I have heard of plans to possibly pave the road to 
Chaco.  If this should happen I cannot see anything but the inevitable 
degradation of this national treasure.  I am sure you have heard all the 
arguments against this from the destruction of the environment and cultural 
sites to all kinds of pollution - not the least being the the night-time light 
pollution - so I won't reiterate those arguments here.  Rather I will ask you 
not to grant the extra funding requested by the San Juan County which will 
enable them to pave the road.  The funding already earmarked for the Chaco road 
is sufficient for upgrades to make the road safe and accessible.
I realize that as a Canadian citizen I may be overstepping my boundaries by 
asking for your help but as a citizen of the world, I ask for your support in 
maintaining Chaco Canyon as the treasure that it is, not only for Americans but 
for the rest of the world.
Thank you for reading this.  If you have also had the opportunity to spend time 
at Chaco, especially overnight, I know that you will understand and appreciate 
my feelings for this special place and my concerns for its future.
Yours sincerely,
June Jacobs