Gold Butte designation protects tribe’s history
President Barack Obama named Gold Butte a national monument Dec. 28, ensuring its preservation for years to come and generations to follow. In his proclamation, the president noted the importance of the land to the Southern Paiutes or Nuwuvi people. On behalf of the Moapa Band of Paiutes, I want to thank his administration, as well as Nevada champions such as Sen. Harry Reid and Congresswoman Dina Titus, for taking this important step and recognizing the crucial need to protect our piece of the Grand Canyon ...