Lawmaker aims to reconcile land conservation, condemnation
Wes McKinley
“I believe in the conservation easement process. It’s been a strong public-private partnership to protect open spaces.”
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Lawmaker moves to stop sale of state nursing home in Trinidad
Wes McKinley
“I’m all for private enterprise because it can run things so much more efficiently than the state, but the loss of jobs is certainly a good reason to think this through.”
State should ‘honor the deal’ on land easements, lawmaker says
Wes McKinley
“…These folks down there … seem to be getting the stilts kicked out from under them.”
Lawmaker says DOW easement purchases could put a dent in general fund
Wes McKinley
These acquisitions were not a good use of sportsman’s dollars. I felt the DOW was overpaying for the access.
Legislation pending to head off Air Force flyovers in rural Colorado
Wes McKinley
“The constitution guarantees us the right to be safe and secure and to pursue happiness. And if you’ve got airplanes rolling through your living room … that violates those things.”
GOP lawmakers top group’s annual taxpayer-friendly score card again
Wes McKinley
Rankings were determined by examining up-or-down votes by lawmakers on 25 key bills offered during the 2010 legislative session.
‘Tax Day’ rally draws cheers, jeers, and almost 2,000 people
Wes McKinley
“I don’t want my rights kicked by a donkey but I don’t want my rights trampled by an elephant either,”
Horses get a helping hand from legislative panel
Wes McKinley
“Horses are a part of our Western heritage and deserve to be cared for and respected.”
SE Colorado lawmakers urge state to keep hands off water funds
Wes McKinley
“It seems like if there’s money out there, there’s several hands grabbing for it.”
Conservation easements create buyer’s remorse for the state
Wes McKinley
A bipartisan measure seeks to hold Colorado to prior contracts based on older land appraisals
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