KEEP

MISSOURI HEIGHTS

RURAL

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We are busily working to keep you informed about several important issues. You can find guidance and examples for writing public comments on the web pages linked below. 

The Fields Development 

Public Comment will be heard on February 21, 2023 (Eagle County)


Twin Acres Riding Stables 

Reccomended for BOCC approval, hearing  date TBD


Xcel Energy Hopkins to Basalt 115-kV Rebuild Project

Read our poll results as part  of our FAQ

Jan 10 2023.mp4

The Elk have returned to Missouri Heights after nearly 20 years. This is THEIR backyard! 

Quote from John Martin (Garfield County Commissioner)…from an article about wildlife on the Garfield County website.

 

“There is overadvertising, overpromotion, overdevelopment of every place you have talked about,” said Martin. “Yes, it’s all nice, but we don’t have to go overboard as we have in reference to development and the promotion of getting everybody out there. Tone it down a little bit and the herds will be better off, and we won’t overuse it like up in the Maroon Bells. Overdevelopment and overpromotion is killing everything, so put down tourism as a form of predation for wildlife.”

 

https://www.garfield-county.com/news/cpw-presents-county-with-mule-deer-population-outlook/

Our Mission


To preserve the rural character, sustainability, safety and quality of life of Missouri Heights, an elevated desert with a fragile environment. 


Our purpose is to protect against unbridled development and other incompatible land uses as well as actions that put a strain on vital resources and infrastructure, especially to preserve water and prevent wildfire. 


Overall, we are opposed to measures that negatively impact the serene character and safety of the area and its wildlife habitats.  


As a grass roots organization, we will educate the public, advocate for the community and bring the neighborhood together.  


Check out our Watch List for current projects that we are monitoring. 

No positions in this organization are paid. All administrative functions are on a volunteer basis. Any funds raised go directly to the defense of our collective rural way of life.

WHAT INITIATED OUR GROUP?

Ascendigo is a well-respected, nonprofit organization in the Roaring Fork Valley. The autistic children they provide services for, and their selfless staff deserve a place to call home. 

Unfortunately, their vision for Ascendigo Ranch in Missouri Heights was simply not compatible with the current zoning regulations and the limited natural resources in the area. 

WHY OUR WORK CONTINUES

We must stay stridently vigilant to identify new threats to our collective way of life and to preserve our rights. We will continue our efforts to KEEP MISSOURI HEIGHTS RURAL. To this end, we will watch for all new proposed development in the Missouri Heights areas of both Eagle and Garfield Counties, and we will respond appropriately and effectively. Check out our Watch List for current projects that we are monitoring.

Donations are needed and greatly appreciated.

HOW OUR WORK CONTINUES

The organization is continuing in operation with its purpose of protecting against unbridled development and other incompatible land uses as well as actions that put a strain on vital resources and infrastructure, especially to preserve water and prevent wildfire. 

KMOHR has been granted 501(c)3 status so that donations will be tax deductible. 

Even if you have not been an active supporter of KMOHR in the past, may be a direct beneficiary of our efforts by: 

Please consider a financial investment in the effort to preserve our rural, residential community.  We will take any size donation.