National Monument

Tom Vilsack,  Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture addresses the crowd during the dedication of Chimney Rock National Monument, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 in Pagosa Springs, Colo. (AP Photo/The Durango Herald, Shaun Stanley)

Obama declares national monument in Colo.

DURANGO, Colo. — A dramatic rock formation in southwestern Colorado that was home to ancestors of the Pueblo Indians 1,000 years ago now has protection as a national monument — a potential boost for tourism in a state key to the presidential election.

Obama designates new monument; Bishop cries foul

President Barack Obama on Friday designated Fort Ord a national monument, completing its conversion from bustling military base to popular Monterey Peninsula recreation area,much to the consternation of a Utah congressman.

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