El Paso County OKs controversial wind farm, power line

· Feb. 6, 2015, 3:45 pm

El Paso County commissioners have approved a wind farm and 29-mile power line despite opposition from many rural residents.

The Gazette reported that the commissioners voted unanimously late Thursday to back the project after an all-day meeting.

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