How “National Monument” Designations Change the Land: Q&A with Arizona Rancher Casey Murph

Arizona rancher warns new National Monument designation results in "almost complete shutdown of the land, ranchers evicted, roads mechanically destroyed, hunting and fishing camping restricted."

Feature photo: Casey Murph photographed by Scott Baxter for “100 Years, 100 Ranchers.” Tuscon Museum of Art.

President Joe Biden announced a new national monument in Arizona this week, covering nearly 1 million acres. The designation has raised concern from cattle ranchers, mining groups, agriculture supporters, and private landowners.

During his speech i…