Some residents who have complained have children serving in Iraq, said Bob Kearns, president of the Loma Linda Homeowners’ Association in Pagosa Springs. He said some residents have also believed it was a symbol of Satan.

“Somebody could put up signs that say drop bombs on Iraq. If you let one go up you have to let them all go up,” he said .

Lisa Jensen said she wasn’t thinking of the war when she hung the wreath. She said, “Peace is way bigger than not being at war. This is a spiritual thing.”

Jensen calculates the fines will cost her about $1,000, and doubts they will be able to make her pay. She said she’s not going to take it down until after Christmas.