Motorists taking U.S. 285 between Poncha Springs and Buena Vista have been asking who is behind the American flag project. Dennis Heap, president of Chaffee County Patriots, said the Shelby Davis family started it in 2020 and Chaffee County Patriots joined them in the Highway Flag Initiative in 2021. Davis was inspired to show love of her country and those who have sacrificed their lives to give us freedom. âIâm not associated with any party or group,â Davis said. âWeâre just Americans who care deeply about our country. I never wanted to be noticed. I just wanted other people to be inspired.â