Commissioners Vote NO on Wind Farm

Huerfano County Commissioners this week voted unanimously to DENY the application for the proposed Silver Mountain Wind Farm near La Veta, Colorado. While initially receptive to the idea, a vocal number of activists pointed out that the location sits right in the middle of the Designated Scenic Corridor within view of home developments, foothills beauty and rock dike outcroppings. Also in a major migratory game path. And to boot, it also violates our Master Development Plan. While there was much acknowledgement of private property rights, it was nonetheless felt that the negative effects on wildlife, scenic views, and neighborhoods extended well beyond the rancher's deeded fenced acreage rights to impose on others. Commissioners reminded applicant that this is why the Master Plan calls for Wind Farms in the fer eastern open plains of the county rather than in developed mountain foothills and valleys.