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.

And this isn’t the first time something has been found underneath the school.

"There was a small project a few years ago when they built their new kindergarten building where parts of three individuals were found in the footings of the building,” said Richard Chapman of University of New Mexico’s archaeology department.

Archeologists said four Indian tribes have already expressed their concern with the renovation plans.

Under state law, a series of public hearings must be held before the project can continue.