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Rural landowners urge county to oppose Xcel Energy transmission route through eastern plains
Summary
Several eastern El Paso County residents told commissioners they oppose the Colorado Power Pathway transmission alignment proposed by Xcel Energy, saying it threatens property rights, damages local roads and offers no local benefits; speakers asked the board to take a stand or provide protections.
Several property owners from eastern El Paso County and Rush urged the Board of County Commissioners on July 8 to oppose a proposed Xcel Energy transmission route tied to the Colorado Power Pathway, saying the line would traverse private land, damage local roads and amount to a de facto “land grab.”
Jeremy Gardner, who described himself as a fifth‑generation resident of far eastern El Paso County, told commissioners he and his family have farmed and paid taxes on their land for more than a century and urged the board to “vote no” on the project when it comes before them. Gardner said landowners received early notices and…
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