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Resident urges Mesa County to adopt renewable-energy code or impose moratorium
Summary
A Palisade resident told the board that large-scale solar projects are advancing while county rules remain unfinished and urged commissioners to adopt updated renewable-energy regulations or implement a temporary moratorium to protect property rights and agricultural uses.
Laurie Welch of Palisade told the Mesa County Board of Commissioners during public comment that large-scale industrial solar development is proceeding while the county's regulatory framework remains unfinished and asked the board to act.
"What is missing is decision," Welch said. She described recorded police disputes and…
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