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Commission recommends 10‑acre rezoning for horse‑holding site; neighbors raise traffic, containment questions
Summary
The Montezuma County Planning and Zoning Commission on April 9 voted unanimously to recommend approval of a 10‑acre single‑lot subdivision and AR‑10 rezoning for a proposed wild‑horse holding and training facility at 10900 Road 20.
The Montezuma County Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously April 9 to recommend approval of a 10‑acre single‑lot development and AR‑10 rezoning submitted by the Douglas Family Trust, for property at 10900 Road 20.
Staff told the commission the proposal would create a 10‑acre lot intended to host a holding and training facility for wild horses. The site borders Canyon of the Ancients National Monument and Bureau of Land Management property. Agencies were notified and staff noted access would be from Road 20; Empire Electric provides power and Montezuma Water Company has a 4‑inch main on the east side of Road 20 with capacity for one additional service. Wildfire Adaptive staff recommended a wildfire mitigation plan because a majority of the parcel is pinon‑juniper fuels.
Lori Tunland is…
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