 In the days that followed, other monoliths began popping up around the globe in places like Romania, Spain, Wales, and Paraguay. Authorities in Las Vegas say they don't know who's responsible for the monolith found this month, but police announced last week that it's been removed for environmental and public safety reasons. Joe Hernandez, NPR News. The Associated Press reports that wildfires in southern New Mexico have burned down about 1,500 structures.