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Godes: Glenwood airport becomes hobby clubhouse monopolized by the privileged few
Glenwood Springs City Council recently voted for a 40-year lease with a small group of Glenwood Springs airport users to manage 63 acres of public land. At last count 12 Glenwood residents housed a plane at the airport, while the rest are users from Pitkin, Eagle and Garfield counties. This will allow the property to be an exclusive hobby clubhouse monopolized by the privileged few. The public will see 1% ($3,000-$4,000 annually), while the lessee gets the other 99% of the revenue. How many streets could be rebuilt with a free market lease? Is this a good deal for the taxpayers?
Photos: Noche De Loteria with the Buddy Program
The Buddy Program hosted its first Noche De Loteria on Saturday, which invited Buddy Program pairs, families and community members to the Glenwood Springs Community Center for a night of the traditional Mexican fair game. Presented by First Bank, the fundraising event offered adult and youth prizes, tacos and beverages,...
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