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But off-road vehicle enthusiasts and those who support dispersed camping say mining and drilling is typically compatible with their needs — and that monument designations can push out their preferred use of the land.

On Jan. 15, a Hollenbeck training officer was arrested for driving under the influence after an incident at the Imperial County off-road camp grounds in which he overturned a 4x4-style vehicle, with his wife and two young children on board.

He was dressed head to toe in motorcycle safety gear and leaning against his powerful off-road bike — an excellent means of escape, especially if the roads are jammed with traffic.

Opponents of the newest monuments, including small-scale miners, off-road enthusiasts and some local representatives, fear the designations will stifle recreation as well as economic and energy opportunities.

The team travels in a tundra buggy, a type of off-road bus with huge tyres.