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 any 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 supreme court decision in 2014. 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 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. The memorial emphasizes the need for stronger ecological protections for Mount Taylor and seeks to transmit copies of the resolution to various governmental and local entities to advocate for these protections.