The Trails and Open Space Coalition has released the results of its informal poll about changing the name of Pikes Peak.
After running for two weeks, 551 people voted, with:
• 40.65 percent in favor of not changing the mountain’s name;
• 30.67 percent in favor of keeping Pikes Peak as the name but adding a “Known as Tavá Mountain by the Ute People” line; and
• 28.68 percent in favor of changing the name to Tavá Mountain.
This survey is not scientific and 551 responses don’t reflect the wishes of the entire community. However, this discussion has shown most survey participants are open to a change of some sort and the community wants to learn more about the region’s history.
Information: www.trailsandopenspaces.org.