#Ute Mountain Area

[thorsenmark]

A View of the Sun Temple Ruins (Mesa Verde National Park) by Mark Stevens Via Flickr: While walking around the ruins and Ancestral Puebloan archaeological site at the Sun Temple. This is in Mesa Verde National Park. The view is looking to the southeast over some nearby walls.

[concertphotos]

Moab, Utah Aerial View by David Oppenheimer Via Flickr: Moab, Utah aerial view - © 2024 David Oppenheimer - Performance Impressions aerial photography archives - performanceimpressions.com

[keksalot404]

Uh oh! Some BOZO decided to play UNDERTALE and UNDERTALE YELLOW at the same time (Both games FUN value was 66) and now the timeline is F*CKED (By about one year; It wasn't that long till Frisk came along)

This is the Guide to UNDERTALE ROM LEAK, mostly a frame of reference for me and you regarding this AU born from a doodle and a dream. Those who just want to see the art with no context, feel free to click the top pic and swipe down or something.

A Tale of 2.5 Souls

Seems like whatever the reason Frisk went to the mountain, they ended up tailing Clover, where the game begins. Control between the 2 fallen children is split, meaning that both Frisk and Clover are free to express their quirks and personalities more.

Adding to that, NarraChara is also here, being visible to Frisk, Clover, AND the player due to more determination in the area. Frisk still has higher DT than Clover, so they're in charge of LOADing and SAVEing as well as playing leader.

Prepare For Trouble, Make It Double!

Now obviously the timeline can't really be UT or UTY if all major events need to be dealt with. The universe's solution? Now every Major Character (and perhaps minor ones) are paired up with their cross game counterparts. While encounters for each monster can be seperate, eventually they will cross paths with eachother and the fallen humans.

With each section of the Underground now longer with even paired area newly connected (More on how that works later), it'd feel like even 2 player characters can't make it easy. Fortunately for a certain route, you may get some help...

Kanako

To fill a void for a Certain Short Scientist, seems fate pulled a few strings, and brought a new friend back from near-death! If you don't kill any monsters during RUINS, Kanako will sense your pure hearts and join the party, acting as the Ralsei to this Diet Fun Gang.

With healing and shield magic, she'll make your journey a lot more manageble, at the cost of not being able to kill any monsters all the way until Asgore (She will still allow you to spare monsters by lowering health but if she senses a chance to kill she will block the attack and scold you for it.)

Being a much more attentive protector than the Skeleton, she'll accompany Frisk and Clover through the emotional highs and lows of their journey, and perhaps maybe...

You'll find out the true reason she's helping you.

Stronger Monsters

For the characters of the 2 timelines being destined to meet, it is also true that destiny will point into blocking your path. For the Major Battles at least, you'll have to fight both of them at the end of each paired areas. An example being meeting North Star in Wild East only for Starlo's betrayal being calling Undyne to hunt you during Waterfall.

Expect combo attacks, fused soul modes, and complex strategies when facing the duel bosses. Some might even compromise Kanako from assisting. No fight has the same solution as the UT and UTY fights (except maybe Papyrus and Martlet), so be prepared and stay determined!

So have fun while you can, won't you? It's not likely you will get these games together again. You wouldn't waste this once-in-a-while experience just to do something you'll regret.

You wouldn't waste it just to see what happens...

...right?...

...

[cloudyskydreams]

What do you think would be the first thing the skeletons (UT, US, UF, & HT Sanses mainly and any Papyruses if you feel like it) do once they get to the surface?

This is a good one! Right...i did them all lmaoo, the HorrorTale bros are quickly becoming my favorite they're just so ::3 <3 anyways I hope you guys enjoy this was really fun to think about and write!

Undertale:

Sans: Not surprising but seeing the stars is the first thing he wants to do. He's waited his entire life to see them, listened to stories and read old star charts that fell underground and from before monsters were even forced underground. For the day he spends it with Paps exploring the city, at night they walk back to the mountain to gaze at the stars, he cries when he sees them too.

Papyrus: It would probably be taking Sans out to explore with him so he can get even more ideas for future plans. While exploring he's trying to cross off the next big thing of making some new human friends! Doesn't really work out too well in the beginning as he scares a lot of people accidentally but he's not going to let that stop his adventure for that sweet sweet friendship

Underfell:

Red: Finding somewhere to get a drink. After everything that just happened with the barrier braking, seeing the sky for the first time, tasting fresh air ect. Red needs a fucking drink. It's half in celebration and half to calm his nerves.

Edge: He's with his version of Undyne making sure the monsters stay in their lane and nothing bad happens. Damage control basically. When he has some free time he goes for a quick nature walk to scope out the area, he'll take a minute to genuinely rest for once and enjoy the peaceful scenery surrounding him.

Underswap:

Blue: Much like Papyrus Blue hits up the city for some exploring. He's a curious fellow and he wants to see what this entire new world has to offer to him. He'd window shop while pointing out new interesting things to Stretch who he dragged along. Wants to try some human food as soon as possible he's insatiably curious about some and he gets street tacos as his first meal above ground.

Stretch: He's being dragged around by Blue lol. Not that he minds, he takes in the sights of the city sort of mesmerized. When Blue asks where he wants to go he'd either choose the botanical garden or an arcade. When Blue gets human food he's gets a corn dog and is disappointed when the stand doesn't have honey for it. Good thing he has his own.

HorrorTale:

Axe: He secures food for him and his brother. He literally hunts down the first animal he can find and kills it to make sure him and his brother have food that night. If he hadn't eaten recently he might go a bit overboard and overhung resulting in a small pile that he sits near and growls if anyone comes near.Once his dinners secured and Willow is by his side he enjoys the suns rays on his bones and drifts off to take the best nap he's had in years.

Willow: Honestly my boys crying. He cloud watches as the first thing he does. Of course most of the monsters are immediately entranced by the sky and Willow is no different. He spends a good amount of time simply watching the clouds drift by and feeling the sun warm his bones. He's at peace for once and gods does he deserve it. Once he's done cloud watching he's gonna prepare the food that his brother caught for them while happily exploring the surrounding woods.

[hometoursandotherstuff]

Somehow, I stumbled on 2 sexy-themed homes this morning. This one has an interesting background. It was a Polygamous church that got involved in Food Stamp Fraud. But, it's fairly cheap for a compound- the 1975 bldg. in Hildale, UT has 19bds, 13ba, and is a low $849K (Usually compounds are in the millions).

So, let's take a look. Maybe it can be turned into a mansion. It took 14 yrs. to settle the case and finally evict them from the property.

Oh, okay, this is nice. Balconies, a marble fireplace and built-in shelving.

It's very roomy and they left it nice and clean. I'm thinking that maybe the carpeted area is a dining room?

Wow, look at the size of the stove.

Two sinks and an industrial dishwasher.

Two huge commercial fridges. This is a nice wall, but it's across from the fridges. Maybe it's a small kitchen dining space?

Then, in the next room, there's a triple commercial sink, fridge, and door to a terrace.

A carpeted room off the front entrance.

Large room with a sink. They must have had this place custom built.

One of the baths. A simple 3pc. All 13 baths are similar- basic and utilitarian.

Now, also off the main room is a hallway where someone painted a mural.

Looks like an odd bedroom.

What in the world is this?

These stairs look kind of hidden.

A bedroom? The bed goes between the cabinets?

Sunny room with a door to the patio.

This place is huge. Why does it have these little steps in some rooms?

Bedroom with en-suite.

Stairs to another level.

Upstairs over the main room. This is so spacious.

The rounded bedrooms with access to the terrace are the nicest.

This carpeted room has a nice built-in.

Clothing storage is a simple closet w/o doors.

One of the rooms in the front - a nice round window with a view of the mountains.

More bedrooms on the 3rd fl.

It's a large property .93 acre, so it's almost an acre.

I wonder who would buy it? It appears to have been empty since 2019.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/495-W-Utah-Ave-Hildale-UT-84784/122541977_zpid/

https://www.fox13now.com/2019/06/18/after-14-years-the-legal-battle-over-the-flds-churchs-land-is-finally-over

[themystified-team21]

Long ago, two races ruled over Earth: HUMANS and MONSTERS.

One day, war broke out between the two races.

After a long battle, the humans were victorious.

They sealed the monsters underground with a magic spell.

Many years later…

MT. EBOTT

201X

Legends say that those who climb the mountain never return.

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The Underground's Finale is an Alternate Universe with the properties of the Original Undertale, one of the most important points is the HARD MODE.

However, the changes of this AU deals in several concepts which are:

1 Frisk and Chara change roles by being the first fallen human (NOT UNDERSWAP).

Frisk would be the first fallen human after the war between humans and monsters and Chara as the current human and not Frisk.

That means that Frisk had passed away, but Frisk had left one of his possible “feats”, which was with Asriel they tried to break the barrier although it was a null success.

2 The underground

We all know the different areas of the original UNDERTALE made by Toby Fox and his development team, but in this case things will be completely different.

One of the areas you remember, would be the Ruins and in this case in TUF, the ruins will be a desolate castle but not so big (from my point of view this area will be something inspired between Super Mario 64 or possibly even Castlevania).

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THE FUNNY UT CAST (WIP)

Papyrus:

Here The Great Papyrus (after insisting too much) has joined the Royal Guard, taking his position very seriously, making human-proof puzzles and new capturing methods.

But this doesn’t mean that Papyrus can’t have some silly moments, because some of his puzzles may fail (such a classic).

Sans:

Now on the other hand we have Sans, that now it’s the official sentry in Snowdin thanks to Papyrus...

But it seems that Sans isn’t into capturing humans (not much), maybe some things never change!

He always brings his casino hat everywhere (even when he sleeps)

Also his sweater has the Delta Rune sticker, it’s not a full uniform for a sentry like sans

Undyne:

The leader of the Royal Guard, which patrols the Underground now has a new AND IMPORTANT DUTY

Teaching Papyrus how to be a good royal guard member (it could be worse i think)

Undyne has a better armor and very reinforced, thanks someone in special, which is considered a great gift

Credits to ​⁠Da_Feelings‬ for the images

[olowan-waphiya]

Tribes welcome return of ancestral lands

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 By Kevin Abourezk, Indianz.Com Kimberly Morales Johnson can’t help but imagine the land that today is Los Angeles as her ancestors would have seen it centuries ago. The Tongva people used the canyons of the San Gabriel Mountains as trading routes with the indigenous people of the Mojave desert. Last year, the Tongva reclaimed land in Los Angeles for the first time in almost 200 years after being forced to give up their lands and having their federal status terminated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1950.

Sharon Alexander, a non-Native woman, donated a one-acre property in Altadena, California, to the Tongva after learning about the #LandBack movement during the 2016 Democratic National Convention and discovering that the Tongva were the original inhabitants of Los Angeles.

Johnson, vice president of the Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy, a nonprofit set up by the community to receive the land, said the tribe has big plans for the property. “It needs a lot of work, but we’re all dedicated to it,” she said.

In 2022, thousands of acres of private and public land in America were returned to the care of Native peoples. Many of these lands were returned to their original inhabitants, including the one-acre property in Los Angeles.

A website called the Decolonial Atlas created a “Land Back” map charting the locations of land returns that occurred last year. Other land returns that occurred last year include 40 acres around the Wounded Knee National Historic Landmark, the site of the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre. The Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe bought the land for $500,000.

“It’s a small step towards healing and really making sure that we as a tribe are protecting our critical areas and assets,” Oglala Sioux Tribe President Kevin Killer told The Associated Press.

Although not a land return, the Biden administration last year signed an agreement giving five tribes – the Hopi, Navajo, Ute Mountain Ute, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, and Pueblo of Zuni – greater oversight of the 1.3-million acre Bears Ears National Monument in Utah.

Last year, the Rappahannock Tribe celebrated the return of more than 400 acres along the Rappahannock River that is home to a historic tribal village named Pissacoack and a four-mile stretch of white-colored cliffs.

“Your ancestors cherished these lands for many generations and despite centuries of land disputes and shifting policies, your connections to these cliffs and to this river remain unbroken,” Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland said at an event celebrating the land return. One of the largest land returns last year involved the purchase of more than 28,000 acres by the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa Tribe in Minnesota.

The Conservation Fund, an environmental nonprofit, sold the land to the tribe after purchasing the land from a lumber manufacturer in 2020. Emilee Nelson, Minnesota associate state director of The Conservation Fund, said her organization bought the land from the PotlatchDeltic Corporation after the company decided to divest of much of its Minnesota land holdings. The Conservation Fund bought 72,000 acres from the company, including 28,000 acres that were within the Bois Forte Reservation. The Boise Fort Band lost the land following passage of the Dawes Act of 1887, which led to the allotment of the land to private landowners. “Where this land was located made a lot of sense for the tribe to own it,” Nelson said.

However, he said, tribes don’t always want to purchase land or even accept a land donation, especially if they don’t think they’ll be able to put it into federal trust status. He offered advice to those considering donating their land to a tribe. “If you want to make a donation, sell the land and make a donation,” he said.

As for the one-acre land donation to the Tongva, Kimberly Morales Johnson said the tribe plans to use the land to create a community center where it will be able to host cultural workshops and where Tongva people will be able to gather plants sacred to their people, including the acorns from the oak trees on the property.

“This is about self-determination and sovereignty,” she said. The tribe is also allowing a tribal artist to live on the land and take care of it, she said. The Tongva have also begun working to return Native plants to the property and remove invasive species.

“This whole LandBack movement is rooted in healing, and instead of looking at land as a commodity, we’re looking at it as a way to have a relationship with the land and with each other and bringing back our traditions, our language, our food, our culture,” she said.

[rabbitcruiser]

Monument Valley, AZ (No. 21)

The land area of the Navajo Nation is over 27,000 square miles (70,000 km2), making it the largest Indian reservation in the United States; it is approximately 8,000 km2 larger than the state of West Virginia.

Adjacent to or near the Navajo Nation are the Southern Ute of Colorado, and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe of Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico, both along the northern borders; the Jicarilla Apache Tribe to the east; the Zuni Pueblo and White Mountain Apache to the south; and the Hualapai Bands in the west. The Navajo Nation's territory fully surrounds the Hopi Indian Reservation.

In the 1980s, a conflict over shared lands peaked when the Department of the Interior attempted to relocate Navajo residents living in what is still referred to as the Navajo–Hopi Joint Use Area. The litigious and social conflict between the two tribes and neighboring communities ended with "The Bennett Freeze" Agreement, completed in July 2009 by President Barack Obama. The agreement lessened the contentious land disagreement by providing a 75-year lease to Navajo who had land claims dating to before the US occupation of the territory.

Source: Wikipedia

[absul]

Absol in Absol-ute Disaster Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, EP 107 December 16th, 2004 "Absol, the Disaster Pokémon. Absol live in steep mountainous regions, and rarely venture down into areas inhabited by humans, but should an Absol be seen by humans, it is said that catastrophe is soon to follow."

[ID: eight gifs from the pokemon anime showcasing absol. from left to right they are as follows; gif one: pans up absol's body. gif two: shows absol running up a steep cliff. gif three: shows pikachu performing an electric attack in front of absol as warning. gif four: shows absol saving Nicky from a fall. gif five: shows absol walking away from Giovanni as a storm cloud looms over his head. gif six: shows absol performing an attack with its horn. gif seven: shows absol stood on a mountain peak. gif eight: pans right to left from May's pokedex to absol standing in a river. end ID.]

[gentlyrowan]

MOTHER'S CROWN

GARDEN OF THE GODS

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, USA

Post 2 of 3 for this game location

This park even has its own dinosaur! Stick around for my post about Theiophytalia Kerri.

The orange sandstone of this iconic natural feature can be seen from a great distance. The layered backdrop of the Rocky Mountains helps create a stunning vista that draws six million visitors per year to the 1,367-acre park, which is free to the public. The monolithic formations of the National Natural Landmark were once mountains themselves, eroded to sediment and then compacted into the sandstone locally known as the Lyons Formation.

"The known human history of the park goes back more than 3,000 years. Garden of the Gods was neutral ground for Native Americans. Even rival tribes laid down their weapons when entering the garden. This peaceful area was sacred and a hub for trade between nomadic tribes. The Ute people were native to the area and made the land near the formations their home during the winter months." (article below)

Per Wikipedia, native peoples that report a connection to Garden of the Gods include Apache, Cheyenne, Comanche, Kiowa, Lakota, Pawnee, Shoshone and Ute people. The Arapaho word for this place is Ho3o’uu Niitko’usi’i.

"In the mid-19th century, gold discoveries and further Westward expansion and settlement brought the U.S. government and the Ute into conflict. As a result, the Ute people were removed from this area to reservations in Southwestern Colorado and Utah in the 1870s." (article below)

[witherfide]

—UNDERLYING—

———————————————————————— an abandoned UT AU!

this never really got off the ground but i’d like to put it out there in hopes to gain the motivation to finish it!!

the last draft i had of this au stopped at waterfall, so that’s as far as most of this info goes

this isn’t really an in-depth look at this au, just a random thought i had a couple years ago and am now sharing with you

enjoy!

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—THE BEGINNING—

after the tragic death of the king & queen’s children and the massacre of human soldiers in the flower fields of the village, humankind cry out in rage, seeking vengeance.

they attack monster-kind, chasing them out of their homes and killing any they could get their hands on. the king and queen gather those they could, instructing them to run for the mountains to seek shelter from the waves of arrows headed their way.

after tirelessly running for hours up the steep slopes and rocky hills of Mt. Ebott, the refugees find a large gaping hole in the forest floor.

they decide to carefully make their way inside….

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—MAGIC IN UNDERYLING—

((i don’t believe the magic in this au is consistent with actual undertale magic, so please keep that in mind!))

the entirety of the Underground relies on magic to keep it stable. due to the lack of magic usage in Underlying, the Underground struggles to maintain itself and slowly dies trying to support the many mouths of the monster population.

things like dead flora and a lack of flowing water are a common sight down here.

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the lack of magic usage stems from the fear that it will attract the unwanted attention of humans to the refugees hiding in the mountains. it’s only used if necessary, mainly being to execute a human.

humans that are found outside the ruins are taken to the king, where he will execute them and store their souls away.

the souls are planned to be used to help start a revolution, one where monsters will have enough magic to take over the surface world and seal the humans underground.

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they rely heavily upon the garbage that ends up in waterfall, making it a place of importance. Royal Guards are more frequent in this area to prevent valuables from being hoarded.

those valuables being fabric, tools, food, electronics, and modern media (books/magazines).

the monsters are not sealed underground due to their whereabouts never being confirmed. this allows them to leave to gather supplies whenever there is not enough in the Underground. this is not a common occurrence as the risk of being spotted is very likely. Royal Guards are the only ones permitted to complete this task.

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when a human comes through, the underground goes into a sort of “lockdown mode”. the streets goes empty, with everyone locking themselves inside their homes or seeking a refuge. Grillby’s is a popular spot, offering good food and lots of company.

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—CHARACTERS—

[[keep in mind that this art is more than a year old and the designs are in need of updating]]

many of the monsters in the underground have become very anxious as a result of their living situation, making it hard to talk to the humans who find themselves trapped underground.

they eventually warm up to frisk, but not after a long talk and multiple attempts to kill them…

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—THE KIDS—

-Chara-

ran away from the village after finding out about the acts of violence committed against monsterkind

they/them

liked to mess with Asriel (lots of poking fun at him or just general shenanigans)

still ate the buttercups to have Asriel absorb their soul, but took control against Asriel’s will and killed the soldiers who tried to keep him away from the village as he carried their body. this is what resulted in the war against monsters.

-Frisk-

came to the mountain after hearing the rumors of monsters being spotted in the mountains came about

they/them

nonverbal (uses sign language)

tries their best to make their pure intentions clear, has a bit of trouble getting anyone to listen…

-Asriel-

was hesitant to accept Chara’s deal, but knew it could have the chance to restore humanity’s view on monsters if done right

he/him

loved the sky and baking. his favorite thing in the world was getting to see rainbows after a storm

-Monster Kid-

more cautious and less trusting (still believes in the best-case scenario)

they/them

they’ve gotten better at balancing with carrying that large sack around!

—THE ROYALS—

-Toriel-

has lost her fear of using magic due to her experiences with the fallen children

she/they

faded scars from the battle

the ruins are very botanical thanks to her avid magic usage. she has a very beautiful garden

-Flowey-

has a hard time using magic

they/it

hasn’t fully died due to the experiments, but can’t move around as quickly as they usually can

doesn’t interact with Frisk when they first fall down. later speaks to them in Waterfall

-Asgore-

has trouble seeing (partially blind)

he/him

active in the community, always making sure there is enough supplies for those who need it

—THE SKELETONS—

-Sans-

used to running

he/him

the more anxious of the two, always trying to keep Pap away from the Ruins

uses his outfit for camouflage in the dead foliage (to be updated..)

main color is orange instead of blue (Bravery)

-Papyrus-

not quick enough

they/he/she

huge nerd for video games

has had his scarf since he was a kid, it’s his favorite thing to wear

after a tip off from someone in the Ruins, Sans warns the townsfolk of Snowdin to hide.

his brother, however, can’t help but try and get to know the fallen human.

at the edge of Snowdin, she tries to convince Frisk to follow him to Asgore, but he mysteriously disappears in the blink of an eye before a single word gets out.

frisk makes their way into Waterfall with nothing but a couple of crackers and a plastic fork.

who knows what’s waiting for them along this path…….

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oh

that’s all i’ve got

it’s nothing impressive but i thought the designs were quite cute

thanks for reading! ;] let me know what you think

no promises that this makes a comeback

[thorsenmark]

Far Off Places Seen in Mesa Verde National Park by Mark Stevens Via Flickr: A setting looking to the southeast while taking in views from the Far View Terrace Café and then across this southeastern Colorado landscape. This is in Mesa Verde National Park.

[nmnomad]

The Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument is a swath of more than 240,000 acres of protected public land in northern New Mexico. Much of the monument's land abuts fifty miles of the Rio Grande. There are several several volcanic cones, including the tallest, Ute Mountain (in Colorado) at 10,093 feet. The monument encompasses the awe-inspiring Rio Grande gorge, an 800-foot deep slash in the Taos plateau that dramatically reveals the depth of the lava flows in the area. The Monuments’ two main rivers are the Rio Grande and the Red River. They were among the first eight rivers Congress designated as National Wild and Scenic Rivers. The headwaters of the Rio Grande are fed by the snow melt of the San Juan mountains in Colorado.

[rajafatema]

The Ladakh Protest: The 21-day Hunger Strike led by Sonam Wangchuk 

Ladakh, famously known as “Mars on Earth”, is the perfect destination where the mind slows down and the soul finds its path.

It is the northeastern Union territory of India, known for its highest mountain ranges, mesmerizing landscapes, beautiful deep valleys, crystal clear blue lakes, diverse wildlife, highest motorable mountain roads, Buddhist heritage, and the overall picturesque beauty of the place.

Ladakh: A union territory without legislature

Ladakh, which was a part of Jammu and Kashmir since 1847, was separated from Indian-administered Kashmir in 2019 and was reconstituted as a Union territory on October 31, 2019.

People of Ladakh have constantly demanded separate territory since the 1930s due to the unfair treatment of Kashmir and the prevailing cultural differences between people of Kashmir and Ladakh.

The formation of Ladakh as a separate Union territory was widely celebrated. Still, people were disappointed because it was made a UT without a legislative assembly and would have a lieutenant governor, while Jammu and Kashmir had a legislature.

What does it mean to have no legislature in Ladakh?

Unlike J&K, Ladakh cannot elect its own representative.

Ladakh will be ruled directly by the central government through a lieutenant governor as an administrator.

The President of India has the power to form rules and regulations for Ladakh, according to Article 240.

Sonam Wangchuk following his Father’s footsteps

Sonam Wangyal was born in 1925 in a small village in the Leh district of Ladakh. He worked his entire life for the rights of the people of Ladakh. He had strong secular beliefs.

He was appointed as the MLC of Jammu and Kashmir from 1957–1967 and as the MLA from 1967–1972, due to his selfless service toward the people of Ladakh.

Wangyal was also an active member in the campaign for ST status for Ladakhis, which was carried out between 1982 and 1984. 

In 1984, on his five-day hunger strike, the former Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, visited Leh and requested Wangyal to withdraw from the strike with the promise of granting the status of ST to the people of Ladakh.

Following his father’s strong morals and values and showcasing his devotion to the land and people of Ladakh, Sonam Wangchuk, a nature activist, engineer, innovator, and educationalist, began a “climate fast for 21 days” on March 6, 2024.

Why are they protesting?

The primary goal behind the protest is to raise awareness about the fragile ecosystem of Ladakh endangered by the growing industrial and developmental projects approved in New Delhi without consent, a threat posed as a result of having no legislative assembly in the Union territory of Ladakh.

The residents of Ladakh have two key demands:

Full-fledged statehood for Ladakh: the residents have demanded to elevate Ladakh’s status as a Union territory to a full-fledged state. This would enable Ladakh to have its own government and the right to form its own rules and regulations in favor of the land and people of the territory.

Integration of Ladakh in the 6th Schedule of the Constitution: The 6th Schedule aims to protect areas with tribal and indigenous populations. By including Ladakh in the 6th schedule, it would allow the state to establish autonomous districts and regional councils.

These elected bodies will have the power to administer and protect the tribal regions of the area. It would give the Ladakhis more control over water management, land use, and cultural preservation.

What is the government’s response to the ongoing protest?

Unlike the response and action taken upon the hunger strike carried out by Wangchuk’s father, the present-day government is MIA. 

The current government seems unbothered by the demands and protests in Ladakh, just the way it is, and the deteriorating situation in Manipur. 

The pioneers of the movement and every other active citizen in and out of Ladakh are furious about the inaction of the government and the PM, who knowingly promised in his 2019 manifesto of Lok Sabha, that Ladakh will be incorporated into the 6th schedule of the constitution. But apparently, they failed to honor their promises.

Lack of media coverage:

The lack of media coverage is infuriating for the people of Ladakh and the active citizens of India.

Although the independent media and journalists who are physically present in the ongoing protests do cover the news for the country, But it is disappointing to witness the lack of coverage by mainstream media and the big houses.

The scarcity of coverage of this major issue conceals the truth from the nation. The nation wants to know more about the concerns and affairs of the territory. Unless there is some news from the local media houses, the lack of coverage by the recognized media houses keeps the common man from knowing what is really happening there.

The current news on the Ladakh protest:

According to the current news,

Wangchuk survived solely on water and salt during the 21-day hunger strike (inspired by Gandhiji), which lasted from March 6th to March 26th.

In his speech, he talked about the “21-day fast"—that 21 days was the longest fast that Gandhiji kept during the independence movement.

Wangchuk states that the 21-day fast is over, but the protest will still continue. They will only rest when the government agrees to fulfill their demands.

Wangchuk said, “After me, women will begin a 10-day fast tomorrow. This will be followed by youth and Buddhist monks. Then it could be women, or I could come back. This cycle will go on.”

After ending his 21-day fast, Wangchuk stated “We will continue our struggle (in support of our demands). The gathering of 10,000 people at the venue and the participation of over 60,000 others over the past 20 days is a testimony of the people's aspirations.” 

Conclusion:

All things considered, Ladakh, the "Land of High Passes," stands at a crossroads. While the echoes of their protests might fade from national headlines, the Ladakhi people's yearning for a brighter future persists. Whether they find resolution in the sixth schedule status or the full-throated roar of statehood, one thing is certain: Ladakh's story is far from over.

[ms-m-astrologer]

The Week Ahead: January 30 - February 5, 2023

Lunar Phases

Wednesday, February 1, 15:07 UT - Gibbous Moon, 27°28’ Gemini

The key phrases for the Gibbous lunar phase are to “tweak and adjust” what we’re doing, and to “pour more energy into” our projects. The Moon will be void of course as this matures, so you may want to wait about 7.5 hours until she enters Cancer, before tweaking anything drastic.

Sunday, February 5, 18:29 UT - Full Moon, 16:41 Leo

The key phrases for the Full lunar phase are to “illumine and fulfill,” and to “pour all your energy into it.” This is a stinky one, with surprises we may or may not like. Remember your sense of humor, and for heaven’s sake let go of the old stuff already.

Void of Course Moon

Monday, January 30, 05:52 UT (Taurus) - 08:35 UT (Gemini)

Wednesday, February 1, 11:58 UT (Gemini) - 20:11 UT (Cancer)

Saturday, February 4, 06:19 UT (Cancer) - 08:48 UT (Leo)

Retrograde/Direct/Etc.

Pre-retrograde shadow: Ceres/Libra (until Friday the 3rd)

Retrograde: Ceres/Libra (starting Friday the 3rd), Pallas Athene/Cancer

Post-retrograde shadow: Mercury/Capricorn, Mars/Gemini, Jupiter/Aries

Transiting Mercury hits its greatest western elongation on Monday, January 30, 16:01 UT, at 15°33’ Capricorn. This acts a bit like a First Quarter lunar phase; we’re ready to take action on our ideas.

Transiting Ceres stations retrograde on Friday, February 3, 19:16 UT, at 6°58’ Libra. Expect slowdowns and stoppages in Ceres’ areas - family, parenting, food and agriculture, nurturing, etc.

Et Cetera

There are two Opportunity Periods this week:

Monday, January 30, 00:03 UT - 08:35 UT. “This is a great chance to begin a new project.”

Wednesday, February 1, 07:21 UT - 11:58 UT. “It’s the perfect time to connect with others and strengthen your mind.”

The Aquarius cross-quarter - when the Sun reaches 15°00’ Aquarius - happens Saturday, February 4, 02:42 UT. How is the amount of daylight beginning to change, where you live? Here (Front Range of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado), I notice I’m not coming home in the dusk/dark any more. The length of our day has increased by about 42 minutes as I write this, and the cross-quarter day itself will be about 55 minutes longer than the Capricorn solstice.

[hometoursandotherstuff]

One has to wonder where some architects get their ideas from. This modern 2020 home in Eden, Utah is called "The Dark Chalet of Powder Mountain" and won an AIA award for architectural design. 5bds, 5.5ba, $15M + $208mo. HOA fee.

Have you ever seen a monster fireplace like this?

The living room is gigantic. See the strips of lights in the ceiling?

They have the capacity to change color. Very cool. The glass walls give great views of the surrounding mountains.

This is another sitting area with a flatscreen.

Is that a floral sculpture, a cluster of speakers, or a speaker tree? (Notice the ceiling light is red.)

This is a very adult patio with a firepit, a hot tub, and no barrier for being up so high.

Stairs in the kitchen with a mezzanine overhead. The lighted rectangular box on the wall is the exhaust hood over the cook top.

Very large, spread out, angular minimalist kitchen. It's too spread out- look at how far the ovens are.

Nice lighting effects in the ceiling and the tub and double shower are in the bedroom.

This bath looks like it has a wall of Cannabis Flower. A Nug wall.

Between this bedroom and its sitting room is a glass enclosed shower.

Guest suite with 2 beds.

Multi-level home.

Spacious home office with a view.

It has several high open patios.

This is sort of a mud room for ski season.

This very large home is on a .51 acre property with a great view of the mountains.