Jason Blevins

Outdoors/Business Reporter

Sneak Peek of the Week

Outdoor recreation, conservation groups work to maintain momentum after defeating public land sale proposal

More than 62,000 emails and 5,000 calls in the first couple weeks. All but a few in vehement opposition to Lee’s plan.

“We only have eight people working the phones. I should be giving those guys medals,” Hickenlooper said. “People were fired up. It was like a declaration of war.”

The overwhelming cascade of opposition killed Lee’s plan . It was a rare display of unity by a cacophonous and disparate band of recreation and conservation advocates. For years, organizers have labored to harness the passion of that group and turn it into political power. It’s been a task, trying to unite wilderness hikers with motoriz

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