San Juan County Responds to Monument Announcement

Dec. 29, 2016. Citizens in front of court house.
Stella Oliver photos

 It was a cold day but a heated Press Conference in Monticello Dec. 29, the day after President Obama's NM designation.  Citizens made it abundantly clear that San Juan County is not Happy about the Bears Ears National Monument.  About 300 people gathered to listen and support County and City Leaders, Local citizens, State representatives, and leaders from neighboring counties.

 Here is the link to the full press conference.

A few specific speeches for future reference.  More can be found on You tube.

Marie Holliday from Monument Valley

Lt. Governor Cox

Commissioner Phil Lyman

KSL Report of NM designation  See what Mark Maryboy, Steve Simpson, and Eva Workman think.

San Juan Stewards Speak up at State Capitol Rally Dec. 19

All photos by Jami Bayles, Stewards of San Juan President 

 Nicole Perkins: "This wonderful lady, Grandma Betty, has been there every step of the way in opposing the designation of this monument. It has been a privilege to be able to sit and talk with her and her daughter, Anna Tom, many times at the library. No one will probably ever truly know of the many many hours these two women have sacrificed for this cause. And Thank you Jami Bayles for you quiet but strong leadership. You have been consistent and true in everything you have done."

Kim Henderson was interviewed by a reporter at the rally.
"Kim literally talked a guy out of wearing his pro-monument shirt. She's a rockstar." Jami Bayles

Our faithful little supporter

"A HUGE thanks to Brent Jay Harrison (on the right).
 We weren't allowed to bring the signs with us, so he stood outside the room 

and watched over them, as he overheard pro-monumenters contemplating 

taking them and  throwing them in the trash."

Suzette Morris and her girls with Representative Mia Love.
All Congressional representatives spoke loud and strong against Monument designation at the rally Monday.

Suzette has been a consistent, steady voice throughout this fight for freedom and land use.
Show here with Representative Robb Bishop

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Suzette Morris has been a consistent, steady voice throughout this fight for freedom and land use.