took place on June 12, 2010, at the Community Center in Bluff, Utah. We would like to thank all of the participants. Vaughn Hadenfeldt of Far Out Expeditions shared stories and slides. Dr. William D. (Bill) Lipe, archaeologist and Professor Emeritus, Washington State University, presented an overview of archaeological research on Cedar Mesa (at right—for best viewing, choose "Fullscreen"). We thank the panelists who discussed future management of the area: Veronica (Ronni) Egan, Executive Director, Great Old Broads for Wilderness; Winston Hurst, archaeologist, Blanding, Utah; Bill Lipe, archaeologist and Professor Emeritus, Washington State University; Mark Maryboy, retired San Juan County Commissioner; Brian Quigley, Assistant Field Office Manager, Bureau of Land Management, Monticello Field Office; Brooke Williams, Field Advocate, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance; and Ted Wilson, Senior Advisor on Environmental Matters to Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert. Jean Nielson moderated the panel. Special thanks to Scott Edwards and Laura Lantz, BLM rangers, for their input and their many years of service on Cedar Mesa. JR Lancaster of Cloudwatcher Gallery in Bluff hosted the reception. Finally, our thanks go to the audience members who turned out to demonstrate their support and interest in issues concerning Cedar Mesa. 

See photos from the event.
Read Brooke Williams's summary of the event.

Celebrate Cedar Mesa was presented and hosted by Mark Meloy and Bluff-area friends of Cedar Mesa.