When spring returns to Basalt, the sound of birds chirping in the warmer air can be heard. So can the sound of gunfire from the Colorado Division of Wildlife’s Lake Christine shooting range, on the hillside just north of downtown Basalt.
The shooting range has long been a point of debate in Basalt. Some Basalt residents believe it’s a nuisance — especially on weekends when it sees more use — while for others it’s a valuable recreational amenity they will defend aggressively to keep open. Either way, many find the sporadic gunfire hard to ignore.
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