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Wall Crumbles Over Canal Dirt
An 89-year-old mother’s century-old brick wall is collapsing under pressure from dirt piled by El Paso County Water Improvement District crews working on a nearby canal. Her daughter blames the district for destabilizing the wall and compromising privacy, forcing them to install extra fencing. The district offered to remove just two feet of dirt—warning it could cause collapse if dug deeper—but the family refused, demanding full restoration. The district counters that they offered a fair compromise, citing risks of water overflow if too much dirt is removed, and argues residents must maintain…
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