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Residents urge Chaffee County leaders to oppose state geothermal lease at Maxwell Park
Summary
Multiple residents urged Chaffee County commissioners to oppose a proposed extension of a geothermal lease on Maxwell Park, citing noise, impacts to wells and hot-springs businesses, and calling for a local 1041 review or moratorium ahead of a State Land Board hearing on June 12.
Residents pressed Chaffee County officials Wednesday to oppose a proposed geothermal lease renewal at Maxwell Park and asked the board to seek stronger local review and protections.
Speakers told the Board of County Commissioners that Mount Princeton Geothermal (also referenced as Mount Princeton Hot Springs/Mount Preston in public comments) is pursuing an extension of a State Land Board lease that would allow drilling of test wells in Maxwell Park. "Deep drilling will do irreparable harm and blemish these Maxwell Park lands," one resident said, adding that drilling would be "24 by 7 raucous noise by pounding and diesel machinery for a month or longer for each well." (Resident)
The requests came during the public-comment period ahead of a June 12 State Land Board meeting where the lease extension will be considered. Commenters asked the county to require a local 1041-style analysis for deep wells on…
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