A sign to deny Pilot Flying J truck stop

The county has the means to deny the Pilot Flying J project by not granting the developer’s request for a signage variance (“Another hearing planned over Pilot Flying J truck stop,” Sept. 15). This would satisfy overwhelming neighborhood objections to the project, while making sure the county does not incur a lawsuit.

The developer told the community that part of the request for signage variance was to incorporate artwork on the side of the building.

The proposed artwork shows a large slice of pizza advertising PJ Fresh. This is not the caliber of artwork Santa Fe is known for internationally.

The county should consider the economic impact this project would create for our neighbors in San Felipe and Santa Domingo, who also run truck stops along the Interstate 25 corridor.

Both truck stops have easier on and off access to I-25 and do not infringe on neighborhood communities. County officials have discretion in granting variances. Stop this project by denying the variance.

Maureen Cashmon Santa Fe

Happy driving

I’m so thankful to Santa Fe County and County Commissioner Ed Moreno for the project on Juego Road (“Not the way to go,” Letters to the editor, Oct. 6). I have taken the time to see other finished projects around Eldorado and find them quite acceptable and am looking forward to seeing this project completed. Having lived on Juego Court for 19 years, this has been a long time coming. When completed, it should be no different than driving on any other paved road. Thank you.

Anna Lopez Frances Sanchez Santa Fe

Changing colors

With all the concerns about stucco colors and codes, I would love to know who was in charge of picking the new color for the main post office downtown. It is hideous. Am I the only one who feels this way? Change it now — before it is too late.

Christine Jacobus Santa Fe

Act now on climate

Local action on climate change is widely supported, says a recent Associated Press poll. Given the disastrous hurricanes and wildfires, local action looks to be a challenge. National governmental support is questionable and not to be depended on for clean up or prevention. Local may be the better or only path to offset climate change effects. “Too little, too late” looms. Definitely, current efforts are too little. We won’t know yet if they are too late. But if they are, no do-overs. The lives of present and future generations are at stake.

A climate change conference sponsored by Citizens’ Climate Education from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 28 focuses on local opportunities for solutions.

The conference overview is at tinyurl. com/2017NMCCL describes all the activities and sites. Conference registration is at www.cclusa.org/NMConf. Students are free. A free climate advocacy training will be available Oct. 29 at the Southside Branch Library.

Barbara Conroy Santa Fe