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Angela Romero Responds to National Monument Reductions

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Utah House Democratic Leader Angela Romero has issued a statement regarding the reductions to the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.

Key takeaways

  • Angela Romero responded to reductions to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.
  • Romero is the first and only enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe to serve in the Utah House of Representatives.
  • The statement was issued on July 13, 2026.

Utah House Democratic Leader Angela Romero issued a statement in response to reductions involving the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.

Romero is the first and only enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe serving in the Utah House of Representatives.

The statement from Romero was released on July 13, 2026.

This response follows attacks on the monuments.

The announcement was made from Salt Lake City.

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