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RECE1` " " <br /> DEC 02 Z019 <br /> November 23,2019 DIVISION OF RECLAMATION <br /> To: Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety MININGA10 SAFETY <br /> From: Robert and Jacqueline Pietrs Owners of Lot 1 Cuerno Verde Ranches Walsenburg, Colorado <br /> Re: Our objection to Southway Construction Company, Inc. of Alamosa,Colorado mining or operating a <br /> quarry at the Bradford Mesa Quarry located near Section 36,Township 26 South, Range 66 West, 6th Prime <br /> Meridan near Walsenburg Colorado. <br /> Our objections include David and Cheryl Rogers objections: <br /> *Our property values will greatly decrease and our beautiful views will be destroyed and lung destroying <br /> pollutants will be spewed throughout the area. Instead of our southerly hilltop view of mountains and <br /> pristine grassland and various wildlife we would be hearing and watching 45 ton trucks and other equipment <br /> parading back and forth for 12 hours per day. <br /> *County roads and the bridge are not designed to support the weight of the trucks and mining equipment <br /> and will be in a constant state of disrepair. <br /> *The prevailing winds are the from the West and are commonly very strong and our properties will be under <br /> a continual "Dust Storm" due to dirt and dust from the mining and rock crushing operations. <br /> *Most of the wildlife (antelope, deer, coyotes, bobcats,owls, hawks,wolverines and birds)would be driven <br /> from the area by dirt,dust and noise—possibly not to return. <br /> *Possibility the Bradford Mesa has historical and other significance to Indians. This should be researched <br /> before allowing the mining the Mesa which might desecrate a place that may be sacred to the Indians. <br /> *Huerfano County subscribes to the"dark sky" policy. The light from the night operations will radiate for <br /> miles. <br /> *According to Mr. Roger's research, dynamite blasting up to 60 feet deep can be felt for up to 6 miles way <br /> and may incur property damage including structure and windows depending on the strength of the blast. <br /> These factors greatly depreciate the value of our own land and any homes and is of great concern to us. <br /> Our hilltop lot as magnificent vistas. We have views of mountains on the three sides and the other side of <br /> the land has views that resemble unusual moon craters. We enjoy BLM land to the east and south side of our <br /> land. We are the first lot in and it is a million dollar view we do not want to see destroyed. Please do not <br /> allow the beauty and solitude of this beautiful area to be destroyed and our investments devalued. <br /> Sincerely, Q � <br /> �j <br /> Robert and Jacqueline Pietrs hptuL eve& <br /> 603 Marion Drive, Madison Alabama 35758 <br />