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Indian burial ground found underneath school (New Mexico)

Human remains are getting in the way of a plan to expand an Albuquerque elementary school.

Alameda Elementary is supposed to get an upgraded drainage system, and a new playground, track, and soccer field.

But archeologists have found an 800-year-old Indian burial ground under the school, putting a stop to the school's plans.

Now archaeologists must dig up the remains and artifacts before the school can start the renovation process.
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