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President Donald Trump signs the hat of Bruce Adams, chairman of the San Juan County Commission, after speaking about his decision to shrink the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante national monuments, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Congress is still trying to decimate the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (抖阴ap)

May 19, 2026 at 10:04 a.m.

If this CRA resolution passes, it could devastate the monument, turning it into a place where out-of-control off-road vehicle use, landscape-level clearcutting, and other extractive activities would all be possible....

This 2015 file photo shows outdoor enthusiasts showing their support during a rally at the Colorado Capitol on February 25, 2015 against the transfer and sale of public lands.

Guest Commentary: Secretary of the interior must prioritize Colorado values

December 2, 2016 at 5:32 p.m.

Fundamentally, we need a secretary who understands that public lands should remain in public hands, and that public lands work best when we come together as stewards.