BLM releases long-awaited ‘Determination’ for RMI limestone mine
Document shows most of mined limestone fails to qualify for Mining Law of 1872 On Jan. 31, 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management sent
BLM issues major setback for limestone mine
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management on Jan. 25, 2024, informed the Citizens’ Alliance that a new report has rejected Rocky Mountain Industrials’ claim that
Interior Dept. designates Glenwood Caverns and Iron Mountain Hot Springs as National Natural Landmark
On Dec. 13, 2023, U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced two new National Natural Landmark designations, including Glenwood Caverns and Iron Mountain Hot Springs. The
GSCA, state mining agency scrutinize RMI geotechnical report
The Glenwood Springs Citizens’ Alliance and the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety are among those taking a close look at a new geotechnical
MSHA approved access plan for quarry in July
In a careful search of state public records, the Citizens’ Alliance has learned that the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) approved a revised
Citizens’ Alliance thanks Rocky Mountaineer for rail yard upgrades
In a June 13, 2023, letter, board members of the Glenwood Springs Citizens’ Alliance expressed appreciation to owners of the Rocky Mountaineer tourist train for
Colorado DRMS reaches Stipulated Agreement with RMI over rockslide
In the days following the Jan. 18, 2023, rockslide at the limestone quarry, Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS) staff inspected the quarry
BLM amends Noncompliance Order, citing ‘significant violation’
BLM amends Noncompliance Order against RMI, citing ‘significant violation’ of federal land management regulations RMI has 30 days to further update proposed changes to its
Feds release enforcement orders sent to Rocky Mountain Industrials
MSHA releases quarry closure order BLM says rockslide makes RMI’s proposed plan modification ‘incomplete’ The Rocky Mountain Industrials limestone quarry seen on on Jan. 19,
RMI loses appeal of District Court ruling favoring Garfield County
A Colorado Court of Appeals panel issued a 33-page ruling on Feb. 16, 2023, affirming Garfield County’s authority to impose a seasonal restriction on mining