Jerry Henson

Rumors are flying around about the Cuchara Ski Resort. Has it sold? Will it reopen? There are nearly always some ongoing discussions between prospective buyers, principal shareholders, lien holders, lenders, tax authorities, Forest Service and other various parties in the ski mountain resort property. See the status overview at http://www.lavetarealty.com/blog/?p=835

We are so pleased to announce the new Listing for La Veta Inn. And the owners have slashed the price from $995k down to $687,000 for the Deal of the Decade. What a business opportunity this represents. Contact me ASAP for details. Click here to see a brief preview at LaVetaRealty.com http://bit.ly/bOTc8I

Our small office has planned a fund raiser thru the American Red Cross, for benefit of Haiti. This Sat. evening 1/23 at La Veta Inn. And our equally small regional Spanish Peaks Board of Realtors made the first pledge today, of $1,000. And next pledge came from a competitor broker, for $100. We are so appreciative and aware that every small step can produce worthy results.

Ricky Tims presents Christmas in a Small Town in La Veta, CO. Performances Dec. 17-19. Tickets are $20 - call 719-742-3755 for reservations. click http://tinyurl.com/yakx24d for concert website.

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.