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Public Hearing Regarding the Status of the Paint Mines

The El Paso County Parks and Community Services is coming up with a master plan.

The El Paso County Parks and Community Services is coming up with a master plan. This will control crowds, but still let the people enjoy the expierence.

Public Hearing Regarding the Status of the Paint Mines

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EL PASO COUNTY — One of Colorado's popular photo hot-spots could soon see some changes to protect its landscape.

The Paint Mines, south of Calhan, are a place of history and beauty.

Its unique colors and formations draw attention from locals and visitors across the U.S.

Unfortunately, it is also becoming damaged.

Melissa Hensley visited the site from Tennessee. Despite the beauty, she was upset by what she saw.

“The rocks are gorgeous, the formations are amazing. It bothers me that there is people climbing over the rocks, which surely you’re gonna damage it,” she says.

But, that could all change. News5 Piper Vaughn has the story.

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Northern El Paso County residents raise concerns about rapid growth at community meeting

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Northern El Paso County residents raise concerns about rapid growth at community meeting

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Public Hearing Regarding the Status of the Paint Mines

Northern El Paso County residents raise concerns about rapid growth at community meeting

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