FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 8, 2004

Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
Releases Summary of Issues and Management Concerns

The BLM Canyons of the Ancients National Monument has just completed a Scoping Report that summarizes public comments on issues and management concerns that will be addressed during the Monument’s ongoing planning process. The report summarizes 23,744 comments received from the public, other agencies, and tribes from April 24, 2002 to November 28, 2003.

The Scoping Report is available for review at the Monument’s planning website: www.blm.gov/rmp/canm/index.html

The document is also available in hard copy at following locations: Anasazi Heritage Center, BLM Colorado State Office Library, Colorado State Library, San Juan Public Lands Center, Dolores Public Lands Office, Durango Public Library, Cortez Public Library, Mancos Public Library, Dolores Public Library, Dolores County Courthouse, Montezuma County Courthouse, and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Library and Complex in Towaoc, Colorado.

For more information, contact the BLM at 970 882-5600.