Boyle: Local Opposition, Shift of Federal Power Could Complicate Bears Ears Management

The new Bears Ears national monument is the first of its kind to be managed by two separate federal agencies along with a commission of Native American Tribal representatives. But there is still strong local opposition to the monument designation, and much of the management planning will occur under the incoming Trump administration. To get some perspectives on how the management will unfold, Austin Cope talked with Bill Boyle, editor of the San Juan Record newspaper in Monticello.

After their conversation, Austin asked a few more questions about local environmental advocacy groups and their interaction with monument opponents. Click below to listen to their follow-up conversation.