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Public urges continuation of renewable-energy moratorium as county attorney moves to revise solar regulations
Summary
A resident urged the Montezuma County commissioners to continue a moratorium on renewable energy applications until updated land-use language and public hearings are complete. County Attorney Tarnowski said staff is drafting revised solar regulations and reviewing state requirements that will affect county enforcement.
During public comment at the Oct. 7, 2025 Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners meeting, Cortez resident Eleanor McFarland urged officials to continue a moratorium on renewable-energy applications until the county publishes a formal update to the land-use code and completes required public hearings.
McFarland said draft language presented at a Sept. 22 workshop showed “a good start” but urged the board to…
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