This memorial affirms the State of New Mexico's commitment to protecting Mount Taylor, a site of profound cultural significance for local indigenous communities, and opposes uranium mining projects that threaten its integrity. Mount Taylor has been recognized as a traditional cultural property since 2009, following advocacy from various tribes, and its designation was upheld by a 2014 Supreme Court decision. The bill highlights the potential environmental and health risks posed by proposed uranium mining, including contamination of vital water sources and degradation of the landscape, which could adversely affect the cultural practices and identity of the region's Indian nations, tribes, and pueblos.

The memorial calls on 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 resolution emphasizes the importance of preserving Mount Taylor for future generations and seeks to transmit copies of the memorial to various governmental and local entities to advocate for these protections.