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Public commenters urge both extension and end of Montezuma County solar moratorium; county attorney schedules public hearing

5941557 · October 15, 2025
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Two members of the public offered contrasting views during the Oct. 14 public comment period: one urged extending a county solar moratorium to allow more planning time, the other urged lifting it. County Attorney said staff would publish notice for a Nov. 18 public hearing on proposed regulations or a new moratorium.

During the Oct. 14 public comment period at the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners meeting, two local residents offered opposing views about the county's temporary moratorium on large‑scale solar development.

Alan Mades, identified during public comment, urged the board to consider extending the moratorium beyond its scheduled expiration so…

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