Request For Help With Recently Closed Road Blocking Access to Public Land in CO

[COEngineer]

I volunteer with CO Chapter of BHA and a fellow volunteer brought up an issue in San Miguel county. A new land owner has closed two roads, at least one of which is the only access to some public land. What steps should he take? Who should he contact? What documentation is required to prove historical access?

 

[WapitiBob]

Historical access doesn't mean much of it was voluntarily given by the previous owners.

 

[reallyoldman]

Give John Martin in Garfield County . He has a lot of experience and is a commissioner.

 

[COEngineer]

Historical access doesn't mean much of it was voluntarily given by the previous owners.

True, but if it was adverse or publicly maintained, then it does matter. I don't know the details or history, just looking for where/how to start.

 

[TOGIE]

i'd probably start with the local warden. doesn't BHA kinda have a list of trusted attorneys they can talk to? that's where id' go next. just to ask questions.