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Political Cornflakes: National Parks Service says Trump’s border wall will damage archaeological sites

A study conducted by the National Park Service found the construction of President Donald Trump’s wall along the southwestern border would significantly damage or destroy more than 20 archaeological sites at a natural park in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert. Scientists have found stone tools, rock shelters, artifacts and ancient engravings in the area. [NYTimes]

Topping the news: Record numbers of new apartments have gone up in Salt Lake City — but they’ve done little to slow rental rates, which continue to climb. [Trib]

-> Utah legislators spent Tuesday trying to figure out what the state of Utah will look like in decade or two amid long-term challenges created by fast growth.