Utah town of Bluff will burn dancing bears in effigy in nod to monument controversy

Twin 15-foot sculptures will be torched at popular community event reflecting on past year, which included the birth and death of Bears Ears National Monument on Bluff’s doorstep.

(Photo courtesy of Josh Ewing) In a reference to 2017’s controversy over Bears Ears National Monument, Bluff artist Joe Pachak created a sculpture depicting a Ute Bear Dance for Bluff's annual winter solstice celebration. The 15-foot twin bear effigies will be ignited Thursday night as part of the ceremony.

Utah town of Bluff will burn dancing bears in effigy in nod to monument controversy

Twin 15-foot sculptures will be torched at popular community event reflecting on past year, which included the birth and death of Bears Ears National Monument on Bluff’s doorstep.

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