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GLENWOOD SPRINGS — — Garfield County commissioners voted 2-1 Monday against allowing an asphalt plant to relocate next to an organic farm southeast of Rifle, over concerns that the two uses may not be compatible.
“It makes us really happy to see all of the community support,” said Ken Sack, owner of the Eagle Springs Organic farm. Dozens of supporters rallied in front of the county administration building in Glenwood Springs at noon, then packed the commissioners’ meeting room.
“The commissioners did the right thing,” Sack said. “It will go a long way to keep this organic farm going and bringing great food to Colorado and the people of this county. An asphalt plant there would have affected the farm dramatically.”
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