Courtesy | National Trust for Historic Preservation The view from Alkali Ridge, a national historic landmark rich in Puebloan archaeology in San Juan County. The BLM is leasing land here east of Blanding for oil and gas development, despite objections from American Indian tribes and historic preservationists.
Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.