Commentary: National monuments drive economic growth and unite diverse interests

By: David Lien

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: August 26, 2026

Words: 793

Last Updated: 12 hours, 39 minutes ago

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Colorado’s public lands encompass four national parks and nine national monuments, including the 210,844-acre Dinosaur National Monument in Moffatt County, home to some of the most stunning canyons on the continent, including the jaw-dropping Lodore Canyon and Echo Park.

During August, I joined a group of public lands and national monument proponents — hunters and anglers, banking and mining executives, a local rancher, small business owners, marketing professionals, economic development specialists, public …

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