With the recent suggested alterations to the to Bear Ears National Monument in neighboring Utah, it is time the residents of Colorado take a stand against any modifications to Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.
The Trump administration is hell bent on reversing Obama-era rulings, and with that is carving the wrong areas of government expenditure.
We should be focusing on national monuments, forests, parks and other public lands now more than ever, because the threat to them is greater than ever. Whether you agree with the management plans in place currently, altering designations and boundaries is not something easily undone.
Rather than fight against these historical and culturally sacred areas, we should take on the responsibility of furthering their protections for future generations to enjoy. Management plans can be altered relatively easily when compared to protections set in place by our government.
So, let us focus on better management practices rather than all-out extermination of these areas.
Luke Kline
Durango
