BY GARIN CORIZ
The creation of Bears Ears National Monument is a unique story born out of the dust and heat of the Wild West.
For decades, looters pillaged this extremely rich archaeological wonderland. The infamous San Juan County local, Earl Shumway, did a number on the Native American graves in the region and even threatened the lives of law enforcement officers. Of course, the local families of San Juan County saw collecting artifacts as an exceptional pastime. The Bears Ears served as their private treasure chest...