Sabtu, 30 Januari 2010

Surveillance Footage

The Forest Service is going to be interested in this individual


One of the surveillance cameras we've installed at the springs . . . and a test of it's capabilities.
You can view some of the images it took over a period of a couple of days here:  http://www.anthonians.org/forgotten_knot/Scenic%20Trespassers/

Minggu, 24 Januari 2010

Colorado: BLM to auction steam beneath Chalk Creek Valley landowners


The hot springs are the biggest lure to this scenic valley at the foot of Mount Princeton, but they are now the source of a looming fight over whether it will be the site of the state's first geothermal electric plant.

Read more:http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_14252604#ixzz0dXiDoMdX

Senin, 11 Januari 2010

Vandalism update

On Wednesday January 6th a friend of mine and myself went to check on the state of the hot springs (my visits are always random). When I arrived at the gate, not intending to open and drive up I once again found the lock had been cut from the gate. Not much of a surprise as this happens more often than I care to admit. I do believe that the gates lock continually is removed by the same group

Kamis, 07 Januari 2010

Scenic Hot Springs is Closed Until Further Notice

Matt will be giving a more thorough update but until we straighten out the vandalism over the New Year weekend we will not be giving permission for anyone to visit the hot springs.  I realize that most of those wishing to visit are good people . . . unfortunately, a few miscreants have ruined it for everyone.  Both myself and Matt . . . Bob and a few other volunteers will be paying surprise