Senate Memorial 11 expresses the New Mexico Senate's commitment to protecting Mount Taylor, a site of significant cultural and spiritual importance to various indigenous communities. The memorial highlights the designation of Mount Taylor as a traditional cultural property in 2009, following advocacy from the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as the Hopi Tribe and the Navajo Nation. It emphasizes the threats posed by proposed uranium mining projects, which could degrade the landscape, contaminate vital water sources, and exacerbate existing health risks for both indigenous and non-indigenous communities.

The memorial calls for the Senate to oppose any uranium mining projects that threaten Mount Taylor's cultural and environmental integrity. It urges federal and state agencies to deny permits for such projects within the boundaries of the traditional cultural property. Additionally, it requests that Congress reform the federal General Mining Act of 1872 to prioritize the protection of sacred cultural sites and ensure meaningful consultation with tribal communities regarding decisions that affect their resources. Copies of the memorial will be sent to various federal and state officials to advocate for these protections.