Mountain Mail Editorial: An Economic Driver
December 13th, 2011
In a celebratory visit to the Upper Arkansas Valley last week, Christo thanked supporters for their help in obtaining environmental impact statement approval from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management for “Over the River.”
At the same time he noted that the focus is now on getting special use permits for the project from Fremont and Chaffee counties. … Considering the state’s economic woes, and with both Fremont and Chaffee county governments struggling economically, and with no relief in sight, commissioners would be well advised to grant the necessary permits.
“Over the River” will be a major economic driver to Colorado, to Chaffee and Fremont counties and to nearby counties. This is not some government bailout or handout. Rather it is a project driven by private enterprise.