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The proposed Greater Grand Canyon Heritage National Monument would encompass 1.7 million acres in northern Arizona. Photo/Grand Canyon Trust

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Arizona divided after Obama decides not to sign 1.7 million acre national monument

President Barack Obama left office Jan. 20 without declaring a new 1.7 million acre national monument, disappointing many advocates of the idea but pleasing Arizona’s two senators who called the designation ill-conceived.

January 24, 2017