Zinke Shows us "Nice" by his Actions ~ May 8, 2017

Stewards of San Juan Wait for Secretary Zinke's Arrival

Target time was 5:15 Monday afternoon May 8 at Centennial Park.  We weren't sure which road the Zinke entourage would travel down, but could see both the highway and 3rd West.  We came prepared with signs, hoping for a glimpse as The Secretary of the Interior drove by. We had waited about 20 minutes when a couple of normal cars passed by, but didn't think anything of it.  

Cody Cosby and Suzette Morris, two active members of SOS 

Harrison Johnson and his family
President elect of Aneth Chapter

Claudia Orr and Joan Seibert.  Ed and Georgia Black 

The next thing we knew those gathered on the north end of 3rd West were gathering in a circle and lo and behold, there the man of the hour was -- Ryan Zinke -- shaking hands, attentively listening to our pleas (in both Navajo and English), and having his photo taken with hundreds of people.  His demeanor and speech showed him to be a gentleman, sincere, and one who had eye contact and listened.  No one hounded him to baited him, or acted poorly.  We were NICE.  He spent nearly an hour visiting with locals from Blanding, Monticello, White, Mesa, and McCracken Mesa and Aneth. Everyone felt blessed and honored to have experienced this unique and important visit.

Effie Brockmeir and Betty Jones were
likely the oldest ones at the Rally

State Representative Mike Noel with Anna Tom and Betty Jones

Secretary Zinke took time to meet all of the Thomas Morris family from White Mesa

Mary Tso was able to voice her concerns the the secretary.

Ryan, Rob, and Kathryn Wilcox

Standing United Navajo and Utes of SE Utah

  

Lewis and Donna Singer with

Merri Shumway talked to Sec. Zinke about the need to protect State SITLA Lands