We, the undersigned, are requesting that you vote no on the proposal to rezone traditional grazing lands to commercial property for the proposed Valencia Speedway on Highway 6, 10 miles west of I-25. A speedway would bring traffic, noise, night lights, and dust into Valencia County's West Mesa communities. Additionally, the wholesale removal of 30 acres of natural vegetation will contribute to the continuing degradation of the Rio Puerco rangelands, a significant regional resource.
Why is this important?
Valencia County has an unparalleled historical, cultural and natural resource in its 125 square miles of rangeland. We owe it to future generations to fully consider what this resource means to the County and plan for its future development accordingly. Saying "yes" to individual unplanned development schemes will foreclose this opportunity forever.
