I am writing to ask that the Eagle County Planning Commission deny the Rincon gravel pit application for an exemption to the Dotsero Community Plan. There is simply no need for a new gravel pit.
I was on the Planning Commission when we approved the Hidden Valley gravel pit just a couple miles north of Dotsero. That gravel operation has many years of life left to supply gravel for Eagle County. Most people driving north on the River Road have no idea it’s there. That “hidden” aspect was the main reason that operation got my vote.
Driving north on the Colorado River Road from Dotsero you top the hill and are greeted with a spectacular view of the river, the valley and the Flat Tops. We shouldn’t mar that view with a new and unnecessary eyesore. We can see what a string of gravel operations can do to the landscape with the existing pits along the Eagle River between Eagle and Gypsum. It’s not pretty.
Man who died at Hidden Valley served with pride in NZ Army
(Photo / Supplied) Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 2:12PM
The man who died at the Hidden Valley Festival was a member of the New Zealand Army who served New Zealand with pride .
He was Second Lieutenant Tuitu u Junior Vaiangina, 29.
Vaiangina joined the Army in 2015 and was most recently based at Linton Military Camp. He served New Zealand with pride and will be sorely missed by his colleagues and all who knew him, Chief of Army Major General John Boswell said.
The army extended its sympathies to Vaiangina s family and friends, Boswell said.
Hidden Valley death: Army man Tuitu u Junior Vaiangina served with pride
29 Dec, 2020 12:46 AM
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The dance and electronic music festival is one of the first big festivals of summer. Video / Red Rum Touring
The dance and electronic music festival is one of the first big festivals of summer. Video / Red Rum Touring
The man who died at the Hidden Valley Festival was a member of the New Zealand Army who served New Zealand with pride .
He was Second Lieutenant Tuitu u Junior Vaiangina, 29.
Vaiangina joined the Army in 2015 and was most recently based at Linton Military Camp. He served New Zealand with pride and will be sorely missed by his colleagues and all who knew him, Chief of Army Major General John Boswell said.
Chief of Army, Major General John Boswell, confirmed to Newshub that the 29-year-old was a member of the New Zealand Army. Second Lieutenant Vaiangina joined the Army in 2015 and was most recently based at Linton Military Camp. He served New Zealand with pride and will be sorely missed by his colleagues and all who knew him, Major Boswell said. The Army extends its sympathies to the family and friends of Second Lieutenant Vaiangina.
In a statement on Monday, Hidden Valley organisers said they were devastated by the incident and reiterated that the safety of attendees was top priority. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the whānau of the deceased at this time.