(Brian Maffly | The Salt Lake Tribune) In April 2017, this corral west of Bluff in Bears Ears National Monument was the scene of a confrontation between ranchers and environmental activist Rose Chilcoat and her husband, Mark Franklin. San Juan County prosecutors allege the couple tried to deprive the cattle of access to water by closing the gate pictured here. Now the ranchers are facing a criminal investigation for their conduct in the confrontation and are not expected to testify at Franklin's trial Jan. 16 in Price. Charges against Chilcoat have already been dropped.
Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.