Quick Fact

Opposition to this bill grows day by day as more citizens
become informed about what it is really about

What the Bill Says
Section 3 (5) states:

...despite the conclusion of the study and the recommendations for protection,

The bill neglects to state that the Smithsonian Report DID NOT recommend monument designation.

The Department of Interior (DOI) recently recommended against monument designation.

The Department of Interior written testimony for the hearing of the previous trackway national monument bill (S3599) on September 27, 2006, strongly recommended non-monument protection. Department of Interior provided written testimony that this area does not meet the publics expectation of a monument:

While we strongly support the concept of protecting the Prehistoric Trackways, we believe a designation of the area as a National Conservation Area (NCA) is more appropriate.  The title of “National Monument” may raise the expectation of the public that this area is similar to an area like the Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument.  The visual qualities found at Tent Rocks will not be replicated at the trackways site.  An NCA would provide as much as or even more protection for the trackways than a National Monument, depending on the legislation written, and may be preferable.

The Las Cruces Home Builders Association opposes the bill due to size

The Blue Ribbon Coalition and New Mexico Off Highway Alliance oppose the bill

During the week of August 14 – 19, 2006, the Las Cruces Sun News ran an informal poll asking readers if they supported the proposed national monument. Over 3000 people responded, with 74.5% voting against it.

Other websites linking to this one or having statements opposing this national monument:

The Westerner blog

Porkbusters blog recognizes it for what it is.

A 4x4 bulletin board

Even International websites have articles opposing the monument.