The beauty and open space surrounding Ken-Caryl Ranch northwest of Chatfield Reservoir have kept John and Lisa LoSasso in the same Colorado home for more than 30 years.
“It was about connecting with the community, and just the topography of this area. Where in the metro area can you find something like this — and, more importantly, that’s protected?” John said.
They are among the thousands who signed a petition opposing the idea of transferring a large portion of that land — known as the South Hogback — to Jefferson County. In exchange, the county would give the Ken-Caryl Ranch Metro District ownership of the community center, which the district currently leases for $1 a year.
“You get a building, you get 12 acres of land, and we are going to give you over 900 acres of pristine property in the metro area,” LoSasso said…