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    Proposed RV resort dominated town talk in 1985

    Proposed RV resort dominated town talk in 1985 thumbnail The Crystal River runs through River Valley Ranch. Almost 40 years ago, Glenwood Springs developers envisioned an RV resort that would include “park model” RVs which typically cover about 400 square feet and resemble miniature manufactured housing. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh

    In late 1985, it didn’t take long for the old Valley Journal to speculate about the impacts of a possible RV resort at the south-end of town.

    “Maybe we’ll get a clothing store that sells white belts and white shoes,” wrote Valley Journal editor Michael Paludan. “Maybe we’ll get a… read more →