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<br />533 <br /> <br />CITY OF DURANGO <br /> <br />Durango, Colorado <br /> <br />November 9, 1956 <br /> <br />Ivan C. Crawford, Director <br />Southwestern Colorado Water <br />Conservation District <br />State Office Building <br />Denver, Colorado <br /> <br />Dear Sir: <br /> <br />It has come to our attention that the Animas-La Plata <br />Diversion Water Development has been set back two years and <br />the City of Durango is distressed at this development for the <br />following reasons: <br /> <br />1. The City is growing rapidly and the present water <br />supply is proving inadequate for the present population. <br />In 1956 it was necessary to start the curtailment of <br />use of water as early as May 21st. <br /> <br />2. The City is still under strict water use regulations <br />and there is no relief immediately in sight. <br /> <br />3. In order to insure proper fire protection and be ready <br />for a water emergency we are presently building an <br />emergency pumping station in the Animas River. This <br />station is not adequate for other than emergency use. <br /> <br />4. In order to assure orderly growth and to attract <br />business to the area we must have an adequate and <br />firm water potential for the City. This appeared to <br />have been solved by the inclusion of the City in the <br />Animas-La Plata Diversion. However, the two year delay <br />could very materially hamper the City's progress. <br /> <br />We appeal to you to study the delay carefully and do all <br />you can for us to step the project up rather than to allow it <br />to be delayed. <br /> <br />Very truly yours, <br /> <br />M. W. THOMAS! s <br />City Manager <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I <br />