I consider myself one of the lucky ones to be able to live in the Four Corners, explore its spectacular landscapes and share some of our nation’s most culturally important places with my children. From Mesa Verde and Chaco Canyon to Arches and Canyonlands, our protected public lands honor our rich history, provide a window to the past, and ensure future generations will be able to connect with the outdoors by experiencing these incredible places.
These landscapes are protected, yet there are others nearby that are just as important and deserving of permanent protections. Southeastern Utah’s Bears Ears region is home to the nation’s largest concentration of cultural sites, has unmatched opportunities for recreation and adventure and is sacred ground for many Native people. This is a nationally significant landscape - historically, culturally and ecologically - and it should be protected as a national monument.
Beth Poole
Durango