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President Obama creates new national monument in Colorado
September 20, 2012 4:40 PM
DENVER (AP) - President Barack Obama's administration is creating a national monument at a dramatic rock formation in southwestern Colorado that is sacred to the Southern Ute tribe. Senator Michael Bennet's office on Wednesday confirmed a report in the Denver Post that said the move to preserve 4,700 acres... more » -
Chimney Rock to be named national monument
September 19, 2012 8:38 PM
DENVER (AP) - President Barack Obama's administration is creating a national monument at a dramatic rock formation in southwestern Colorado that is surrounded by the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. Senator Michael Bennet's office on Wednesday confirmed a report in The Denver Post that said the move to preserve 4,700 acres... more » -
Chimney Rock could become National Monument
May 17, 2012 1:16 PM
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill today which would establish Chimney Rock as a National Monument. Chimney Rock is located in the San Juan National Forest west of Pagosa Springs. The bill passed the House on a unanimous vote. The bill was sponsored by Scott Tipton... more » -
Chimney Rock may become National Monument
July 21, 2011 6:32 PM
Action has started in Washington D.C. to turn Colorado's Chimney Rock into a National Monument. Representative Scott Tipton introduced the legislation on Thursday. "By making Chimney Rock a national monument, we will preserve an important cultural treasure for future generations," says Tipton. "The national monument status will increase awareness and... more » -
Congressman Tipton promotes Chimney Rock Monument
June 10, 2011 6:12 PM
PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Colorado congressman Scott Tipton plans to introduce a bill making Chimney Rock in southwest Colorado a national monument. The Republican announced his plan Friday, saying the designation would increase awareness of the archaeological site west of Pagosa Springs and boost tourism. He says the... more » -
Colorado's Chimney Rock pushed as national monument
May 20, 2010 8:32 AM
Members of Colorado's congressional delegation are supporting a bill that would make the Chimney Rock Archaeological Area in southwest Colorado a national monument. The U.S. Senate's National Parks Subcommittee held a hearing on the bill Wednesday. Sen. Michael Bennet and U.S. Rep. John Salazar, both Colorado Democrats, are sponsoring... more »
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