A substantially pared-down version of an ordinance designed to regulate the development of wind farms in Lincoln County was approved last week.

Steve Elliott, president of the Corona Landowners Association, told county commissioners the group, whose members own the land targeted for installation of wind turbines to generate power, are pleased with the modified ordinance version, compared to the much longer initial draft.

He suggested there be no changes and thanked county officials for working with the land group.

"I think the ordinance is fair and balanced," he said. "It allows development of wind farms in the county."

County Attorney Alan Morel pointed... [continue via Web link]