It should be obvious that El Rancho is an iconic and historic landmark and would already be protected as such were there such designations in unincorporated Jeffco. Careful development across generations, along with Denver Mountain Parks and Jeffco Open Space, preserved the area’s unique character and natural beauty as having inherent value.
This is why there are glorious views and million dollar homes not truck stops at the “Gateway to the Rockies”. El Rancho has an outstanding view on purpose. Local and out of state visitors would be devastated to see a bright obnoxious truck stop in its place. Denver press would certainly cover it being torn down, creating more outrage and discouraging would-be visitors.

I-70 frequently closes in winter due to jack-knifed semis, thwarting traffic to Hwy 40. Awkward, since the sharp turn into the El Rancho lot by semis is an accident waiting to happen already.
It would entangle semis and residents needing all possible routes for escape from a fire.
Four alternate fuel stops already exist nearby.

Foothills Fire & Rescue is within a ½ block of El Rancho. Semi’s pulling in and out will impede their emergency response and quick access to the highway.

Nearby property values will fall and the overall area will be degraded. Please vote no on this
project.