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Ancient cliff dwelling built into a rocky canyon wall, with stone walls, small windows, and rubble on the ground under a bright sky—its preservation often highlighted in press releases celebrating historical discoveries.

Photo gallery: places cut from Bears Ears

See places in Bears Ears National Monument stripped of monument protections on July 13, 2026.

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Scenic view of mesas and plateaus with scattered green trees under a partly cloudy sky in a southwestern desert landscape, reminiscent of the striking visuals often featured in press releases highlighting the region’s natural beauty.

Photo gallery: places cut from Grand Staircase

See places in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument stripped of protections on July 13, 2026.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE President’s abuse of authority strips protections from a priceless cultural and natural heritage that belongs to all Americans. Washington, D.C. — Two days after President Donald Trump issued a proclamation taking an ax to Bears Ears National Monument in southern Utah, conservation organizations filed a lawsuit attacking the order as an abuse of […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE President’s abuse of authority strips protections from iconic dinosaur wonderland in Utah and undermines 1906 Antiquities Act. Washington, DC — Hours after President Donald Trump issued a proclamation taking an axe to Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah, conservation organizations filed a lawsuit attacking the order as an abuse of the president’s power. […]

A colorful sunset compliments the spectacular formations of Cape Royal on the Grand Canyon's north rim.
Rick Goldwasser

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