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The Valley of the Gods and other sacred landscapes in Utah have been slashed from protected status, shrinking national monuments by over 90%—opening millions of acres to mining, drilling, and ranching. While officials tout economic opportunity, critics warn this erases irreplaceable cultural sites, ancient artifacts, and world-class recreation. Sacred to the Navajo Nation and other Indigenous tribes, these lands now face heightened threats with no strong oversight, as the Bears Ears Commission is dissolved. Advocates vow to fight back in court, insisting the cuts are unlawful—and that tribal stewardship will endure beyond political shifts.

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