Wolf Creek Pass Protected Again, for now, from future development. |
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SLVEC November Newsletter |
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Recent Federal Decision: Court Again Rejects Village at Wolf Creek Development Proposal For decades, Texas developer B.J. “Red” McCombs has pursued his vision for a city of 8,000 people at the top of Wolf Creek Pass. This massive development would be roughly the population of Aspen. Construction of the Village at Wolf Creek would dramatically impact the entire region, disrupting key movement corridors and habitat for threatened lynx, drastically increasing traffic, and irrevocably changing the character of the separately owned Wolf Creek Ski Area. A Federal District Court Thursday once again rejected plans by the would-be developers of the Village at Wolf Creek to gain access across national forest lands for the ill-conceived project. "This is such a critical decision for the health of the Rio Grande headwaters," says Christine Canaly, Director of the San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council, "The Wolf Creek area simply cannot handle anymore large scale development pressure. The river's water delivery obligations must focus on the needs of the basin. Perhaps climate reality and this vital legal decision will stimulate much needed sobriety to the Leavitt-McCombs Joint Venture team and we can finally come together to align goals that embrace this living landscape." |
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| | Do you bank at SLV Federal Bank? You don’t have to spend a dime to donate to SLVEC! Simply nominate SLV Ecosystem Council as the nonprofit you want the bank to donate to! Each vote is worth $10. Choose SLV Ecosystem Council, Alamosa. (Votes are based on how many accounts you have at the bank). | | |
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| | Set your calendars! You can help protect the natural resources in the San Luis Valley by donating to the San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council on #ColoradoGivesDay (Tuesday, December 6th, 2022). Don’t want to wait? Donate now! | | |
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On a crisp Saturday this October, Wildlife Biologist expert Randy Ghormley leads a discussion for participants about lynx reintroduction at 30 Mile Campground near Wolf Creek Pass. |
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Native American Heritage Month |
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| | Visit: Taos Pueblo The Taos Pueblo lies just outside the San Luis Valley in Northern New Mexico. It's a living Native American community. The multi-storied adobe buildings have been continuously inhabited for over 1000 years. The Pueblo is made entirely of adobe — earth mixed with water and straw, then either poured into forms or made into sun-dried bricks. Taos Pueblo’s exceptional historic and cultural significance is internationally recognized and appreciated. | | |
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| | Read: “Indigenous Continent” by Pekka Hamalainen American history, in the author’s view, is not just about “colonial America” but of a place shaped by “Indigenous America, a slow and uneven, colonialism.” A major focus of the book is Indigenous resistance. He believes North American history will be “re-centered on Native people and their own, overwhelming and persisting power.” | | |
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San Luis Valley Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Survey |
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Do you recreate in the San Luis Valley? Take a 15-minute survey to help inform objectives in a region-wide, San Luis Valley Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Plan! Support the balance between conservation and recreation. All survey participants will be entered in a drawing to win a gift card to Kristi Mountain Sports, a free ski or snowboard rental at 8200 Sports, or a half-day raft trip for two at Mountain Man Rafting in South Fork! This is a project by the San Luis Valley Great Outdoors Coalition (SLVEC is a partner), a collaborative effort to maintain and enhance outdoor recreation opportunities in the SLV, while sustaining the quality and longevity of our natural resources through strategic planning, adaptive management, and environmental education and outreach. |
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How is the quality of your household drinking well water? As drought increases in the San Luis Valley, the concentration of the pollutants in drinking water can increase. Free water quality testing is available for people with household drinking water wells in the San Luis Valley. Test your well to ensure your water is safe to drink. If you know someone in the San Luis Valley who would be interested in getting their well tested, please share this information widely. |
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Where to recycle your stuff? |
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The San Luis Valley has a variety of excellent recycling services. Take note of this updated list and also check out the recycling map at the bottom of the page. Read "Things That Cannot Be Recycled" to make sure your item is recyclable. | | |
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| | Colorado Mountain Club Policy Director CMC is seeking a passionate advocate for public lands and recreation to lead the Club's Conservation Department and provide policy expertise on local, state and national issues. | | |
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| | Continental Divide Trail Coalition Field Coordinator The Field Coordinator will directly implement and lead all on-the-ground volunteer trail work projects and trail maintenance trainings for Field Programs. | | |
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"Action on behalf of life transforms... As we work to heal the earth, the earth heals us." - Robin Wall Kimmerer |
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