National monuments sustain Colorado’s local economies

By: David Lien

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: February 20, 2026

Words: 722

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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This month I joined a diverse group of Coloradans in Washington, D.C., visiting Colorado congressional delegation offices to express our support for public lands, with a focus on national monuments.

Our group included Sarah Shrader, owner of Bonsai Design and founder of the Grand Valley Outdoor Recreation Coalition; Bradley Noone, with Vet Voice Foundation and a whitewater raft guide; Tom Kleinschnitz, Moffat County Tourism director; and me, Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers …

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