drawing reaction. This is a cartoon illustration Salida artist Jack Chivvis made in 2006 about the controversy around the art project proposed by artist Christo. Both sides thought it supported them. (Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post )
recommend one of them or choose a “no action” proposal rejecting the idea outright. Christo could then respond. (The BLM is accepting public comments through Sept. 13.)
The meetings — in Salida, Cañon City, Cotopaxi and Denver — drew hundreds and saw emotional pleas from both camps.
Christo, 75, attended each, listening blank-faced as Coloradans both ravaged and exalted his idea.
“Doing this project in the canyon would be like a beautiful daughter sold into prostitution,” said Howard resident Gary Golden, who worries the fabric could tear from its anchors and clog the river.

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