Log building saved from demolition

NEW CASTLE — An “iconic” log structure in New Castle on the Colorado River will be saved from demolition and moved to a spot near Grand Junction.

The 2,400-square-foot building sits near the New Castle Interstate 70 exit and has overlooked the river for decades, according to a news release from Habitat for Humanity.

It could have faced an uncertain future when the land became slated for development.

But Richard Klamper and Gino Rossetti contacted Habitat for Humanity to see if anything could be done other than demolishing the building. The organization put them in contact with Rod Milham, who plans to rebuild the structure on his property in

DeBeque, “saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in materials from the landfill,” the release says.

“I was hoping we could find another solution for this unique structure rather than demolishing it and sending perfectly good materials to the landfill,” Klamper said in the release. “I knew that Habitat has been instrumental in relocating buildings in the past, and we’re excited they could help facilitate this transaction.”

It’s unclear what development is planned for the site.

The organization also recently moved an old home from Aspen to the Lazy Glen neighborhood in Basalt.