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Sheridan RV park closure displaces residents amid housing shortage

12.01.2026 16:00 1 min 1 source
The Denver Post ENG
Sheridan RV park closure displaces residents amid housing shortage
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The Flying Saucer RV Park in Sheridan, Colorado, will close by the end of June to be replaced by a 362-unit apartment complex. The closure eliminates 162 low-cost spots, forcing out long-term residents as the area faces an affordable housing shortage. The developer plans to hire a consultant to assist residents with relocation.

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Sheridan RV park closure displaces residents amid housing shortage

12.01.2026 The Denver Post ENG

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