Senate Memorial 11 expresses the New Mexico Senate's commitment to protecting Mount Taylor as a traditional cultural property and opposes uranium mining projects that threaten its cultural and environmental integrity. The memorial highlights the significance of Mount Taylor to indigenous peoples, noting its designation as a traditional cultural property in 2009 and the affirmation of this status by the state supreme court in 2014. It outlines the potential dangers posed by proposed uranium mining, including environmental degradation, contamination of vital water sources, and health risks to local communities, particularly the Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna.

The resolution calls for federal and state agencies to deny permits for uranium mining within the boundaries of Mount Taylor's traditional cultural property and urges Congress to reform the General Mining Act of 1872 to prioritize the protection of sacred sites and ensure meaningful tribal consultation in resource-related decisions. The memorial aims to safeguard the cultural identity and traditional practices of the region's Indian nations, tribes, and pueblos while advocating for stronger ecological protections for Mount Taylor and its surrounding environment.