Prevent future mining at the Transfer Trail limestone quarry
The Glenwood Springs area community stands together to oppose future mining at the Transfer Trail limestone quarry.
Rocky Mountain Industrials (RMI) stopped mining at the quarry in December 2024.
Many issues remain unresolved:
Quarry site reclamation process and funding
The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety is the lead agency to oversee reclamation of the site. The state holds a surety bond of $489,758. It is seeking a bond of $3.2 million.
RMI’s future plans for its massive limestone mine
Rocky Mountain Industrials still holds 44 unpatented mining claims under the existing quarry and running up the mountainside. It may attempt to revive its 2019 proposal to expand the quarry.
Permanent protection to prevent more mining
The best solution for Glenwood Springs would be a mineral withdrawal of the federal lands in the quarry area. This would be done by an act of the U.S. Congress. We'll need your help.