Development

Chimney Canyon Utility-Scale Solar Development Proposal

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Supportive (3)Concerned (4)

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Public comments
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Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.

Public comments (8)

ConcernedDonnaAug 25, 2026

Expressed concerns about water runoff and flood mitigation across large solar panel arrays, as well as notification transparency.

Board of Supervisors Regular — August 25, 2026 · 3:19:31 →
MixedRuth HansenAug 25, 2026

Noted that her family leases land in the project area and raised concerns about grazing impacts, dust storms, and wildlife, suggesting raised panels for animal passage.

Board of Supervisors Regular — August 25, 2026 · 2:59:02 →
SupportiveRandy BairdAug 25, 2026

Spoke as a landowner participating in the project, explaining that private property rights support the development despite outside criticism.

Board of Supervisors Regular — August 25, 2026 · 2:46:51 →
SupportiveClaire BellenderAug 25, 2026

Representing Aztec Land and Cattle Company, spoke in support of the project and cautioned against excessive ordinance scope creep.

Board of Supervisors Regular — August 25, 2026 · 2:47:12 →
ConcernedBrent MeyerAug 25, 2026

Raised questions about state regulatory authorities, floodplains, battery fire safety, and emergency response plans.

Board of Supervisors Regular — August 25, 2026 · 3:19:31 →
SupportiveBrian JollyAug 25, 2026

Expressed strong support for the project as a neighboring landowner in Joseph City, praising Clearway's transparent community engagement.

Board of Supervisors Regular — August 25, 2026 · 2:53:05 →
ConcernedRitt MeyerAug 25, 2026

Questioned local public opinion metrics, energy distribution equity, and the reliability of solar power compared to local energy needs.

Board of Supervisors Regular — August 25, 2026 · 3:17:39 →
ConcernedDonnaAug 25, 2026

Reiterated concerns about water conservation, aquifer protection, and requested open discussions regarding county development resolutions.

Board of Supervisors Regular — August 25, 2026 · 3:19:31 →