Keep Missouri Heights Rural

Doug Pratt, land planner for the applicant, answers Eagle County Commissioner, Matt Scherr's, question near the site for the proposed 20,000 square foot enclosed indoor riding facility.

Missouri Heights group says “no” to proposed equestrian center

Amy Hadden Marsh

Residents on the Eagle County side of Missouri Heights are up in arms about a new equestrian center proposed for a 20-acre parcel just off of Fender Lane. An afternoon site visit in late June followed by a lengthy Eagle County Commissioners’ hearing drew at least 60 locals, most of whom are in opposition to the proposed development. KDNK’s Amy Hadden Marsh has more.

A rendering of The Fields in application materials submitted to Eagle County. The developer withdrew his application on Tuesday in the face of certain defeat at the hands of Eagle County Commissioners. Keep Missouri Heights Rural, a local anti-development activist group, celebrated the decision.

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Housing Roundup: The Fields is out (for now), Habitat holds a summit at Aspen Meadows, and the RFSD School Board answers questions about possible loan

Morgan Troy Neely

The Carbondale-based developer of a proposed subdivision on Valley Road near El Jebel pulled back his application at a Tuesday meeting with Eagle County Commissioners. KDNK’s Morgan Neely has more in this local housing roundup.

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Ascendigo Tour Turns Contentious

Carbondale-based Ascendigo Autism Services hopes to build an activity ranch on Missouri Heights... much to the chagrin of an organized group of neighbors.…