May 8th, 2008

Reminder: Saturday Meeting Regarding Pinon Canyon

The Pinon Canyon Expansion Opposition Coalition writes:

Facing what could be the largest military land grab in U.S. history, the communities of Southeastern Colorado will come together Saturday, May 10 at Otero Junior College in La Junta, to discuss the proposed expansion of the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site.

Speakers will include directors of the Pinon Canyon Expansion Opposition Coalition and Not 1 More Acre!, elected officials, and students who have grown up in the area but fear their future is threatened.

What: A Town Hall Discussion on the proposed military Expansion

Where: Humanities Center, Otero Junior College, La Junta, Colorado

When: Saturday, May 10, 2 pm

The Pinon Canyon Expansion Opposition Coalition, or PCEOC, is a broad-based coalition representing communities across Southern Colorado in their opposition to the proposed military expansion. PCEOC members include business owners, teachers, students, elected officials, ranchers, environmentalists and many others.

The coalition is united in its opposition to any expansion of PCMS. No funding, no expansion.

For more information: Lon Robertson, 719-980-5114

orJody Berger 303-748-9657