The Bears Ears buttes near Blanding, Utah, have been named a national monument by President Obama. Rick Bowmer/AP hide caption toggle caption Rick Bowmer/AP The Two-Way Obama Designates Two New National Monuments In Nevada And Utah December 28, 2016 • The president used his powers under the 1906 Antiquities Act to create the Bears Ears and Gold Butte national monuments, protecting the areas from future development.
