A pine tree falls onto U.S. Highway 550 on Red Mountain Pass during vegetation-clearing work last September. The San Miguel Power Association says it hopes to finish clearing trees around its power line on the pass by Memorial Day. Photo courtesy VM West, LP
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SMPA aiming to finish project by Memorial Day
San Miguel Power Association officials say they hope to finish clearing trees around the utility company’s power line over Red Mountain Pass before Memorial Day weekend, though they acknowledged weather and other factors could push highway closures into June.
SMPA Manager of Engineering Jeremy Fox told local government leaders and business owners during a Nov. 17 virtual meeting the rural electric cooperative will need to close U.S. Highway 550 over Red Mountain Pass for another three to four w...