The Highlands Ranch Community Association is requesting a major amendment to the Highlands Ranch Planned Development. They want to create equestrian and outdoor education facilities on land that is currently open space.

It is located east of U.S. 85 along Ron King Trail next to the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility.

The Highlands Ranch Community Association wants to modify zoning for part of the Backcountry Wilderness Area. While it could expand recreational opportunities for Highlands Ranch residents, some neighbors are worried about a loss of open space.

"We wanted a view of the mountains, and this is very Colorado," said Monte Moore, longtime Cherokee Ridge Estates resident.

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Moore built his Littleton home for the views, nature and open space.

"This is an elk mi

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