News and Events

Because our sole focus right now is on Christo's "Over the River" Project proposed for the Bighorn Sheep Canyon of the Arkansas River in Colorado, ROAR is offering upcoming events and opportunities to voice your opposition to the Christo's O.T.R. project.

The following information will bring you up to date. You can also read our blog for the latest significant updates and information.

Renewed interest in defeating OTR and Christo's efforts: No one is sitting around while we all await the EIS, which will be issued in 2011.

• Many citizens throughout Colorado are writing letters to local newspapers.
• ROAR is monitoring Christo's media and political activities.
• We also continue to research Christo's project proposal as submitted to BLM. See our abbreviated PowerPoint view of OTR construction.
• Look for us at community events such as Howard's Chili Cookoff and Canon City's Music Blossom Festival.
• Of course, we always welcome your support through ROAR membership.

2008 NORA - ROAR's concerns and our response to BLM:

• Read the entire letter of comment submitted by ROAR (download as Word Document).
• Read only the highlights on our blog.

Additional Helpful Information:

• What is a Notice of Realty Action and what does it mean?
• Read the Notice of Realty Action (NORA) [Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader]
• Read BLM's call for comment.

Earlier in 2008: Christo finally submits OTR Plan to BLM

Once the EIS is released, then what?

• The public could appeal the EIS to the Interior Board of Land Appeals (IBLA), which is a board of Judges in Washington, D.C., but the project could still be implemented during that time.
• The Decision could be appealed to the BLM State Director.
• The decision could also be challenged in federal court after the IBLA issues its decision.

It has been rumored that the DOW (Division of Wildlife) and AHRA (Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area) will accept whatever BLM decides.

Meanwhile, CDOT (Co. Dept. of Transportation) is doing its own traffic study to determine if it will issue a permit. It is generally believed that the State Patrol will accept the findings of CDOT.

The County Commissioners of Fremont County have not yet received a formal application from Christo, according to Ed Norden, District 3 Commissioner (Western Fremont County). It is not known how the Commissioners will decide, nor what data they are considering. They have requested that Arkansas Valley Ambulance prepare an Impact Statement for them.

How to find out more

Check our News and Events and Docs & Pics pages.

Read our Blog for status, announcements, upcoming events, and more.

Visit Christo's website to see his proposed design and calendar for the project.

How to get involved