Bears Ears Shrunk But History Remains | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

Bears Ears National Monument’s boundaries just got shrunk — and it’s a gut punch for conservationists, Indigenous communities, and anyone who’s ever felt the sacred weight of the Abajo Mountains. For those who grew up hiking these trails, earning merit badges, and earning Eagle Scout rank in their rugged beauty, this land isn’t just rock and soil — it’s identity, history, and responsibility. Now, with public lands opening up to extraction, the real cost is being paid by the people who know these places best. The plea? Let those who live and breathe these mountains guide the future — not…