Browns Canyon goes National; As in Monument, after many years of efforts

Although it took decades and an entire “village” of people to do it, Browns Canyon National Monument became a reality Saturday and will be preserved for generations to come. A large crowd of more than 500 people gathered at Buena Vista High School Saturday to celebrate the designation of Colorado’s newest national monument. Browns Canyon is a 21,589-acre parcel of federal lands located along the Arkansas River between Salida and Buena Vista. “Our public lands are a great gift and it is more important today to preserve these special places than ever before,” said Sally Jewell, secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior. “They tell our history, culture and speak to who we are — wild spaces and wild animals are some things we still enjoy.”...more