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Biden has to ‘get this right,’ Deb Haaland says of monument decision after Bears Ears tour

Interior secretary is greeted by prayers, dueling protests and conflicting policy pushes in San Juan County. Next stop: Grand Staircase.

(Rick Bowmer | AP, pool) U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland tours near ancient dwellings along the Butler Wash Trail during a visit to Bears Ears National Monument Thursday, April 8, 2021, near Blanding. At right is Sen. Mitt Romney and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.