Plentiful water says the county
In an Oct. 21 news release El Paso County stated that they “hosted a public work session to present the findings of the Water Reliability Evaluation, a comprehensive review of groundwater conditions and water sustainability within the county. The evaluation was conducted independently by Moore Engineering, a recognized expert in water resources.
Key finds from the work session:
The Denver Basin Aquifer is a reliable long-term source of water for both residential and municipal uses.
No policy or code changes are recommended regarding how El Paso County administers Denver Basin Aquifer water use.
The water level data shows that the 300-Year Rule has been effective in protecting the longevity of the aquifers. Across much of the county, it appears there may be more water in the aquifers than the amounts allocated on paper under a 100- or 300-year calculation.
The New Falcon Herald will follow up with these findings, which could take a couple of months.
Meanwhile, let us know your thoughts on these findings.
Bent Grass commercial
An assistant project manager from Copestone General Contractors, Ciara Bond, updated The New Falcon Herald on what’s happening at Bent Grass Market. Current tenants: Firehouse Subs, Fox’s Pizza, Bogyes and Brews and Action Behavior Center (an autism center). No information on future tenants was provided. According to their website, Action Behavior Center works with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder; the children and families benefit from one-on-one support from highly trained clinicians. Together with families, the professionals set individual goals that honor each child’s unique way of learning and communicating.
For more information, visit https://www.actionbehavior.com.
MVEA welcomes new board member
News release Oct. 2
Mountain View Electric Association Inc. announces the appointment of Jim Beals to its Board of Directors representing District 4. Beals is a retired energy professional with more than 30 years of leadership experience in engineering and utility management. His career includes roles at Honeywell Defense Avionics, Emerson Electric’s Process Management Division, and Edison IntelliGrid Inc., where he served as Chief Operating Officer with a focus on grid reliability and energy communications systems. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Software Engineering from South Dakota State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management.
In addition to his professional background, Beals has held leadership positions with nonprofit and community organizations, including service on the Marshalltown Community Theater board in Iowa and as Chairman of the EJST Board in Houston. His commitment to transparent governance and community engagement aligns with MVEA’s mission to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable electricity.
