Litigation over current operations of the RMI quarry
Issues related to Rocky Mountain Industrials’ quarry operations are the subject of three lawsuits.
Glenwood Springs Citizens’ Alliance v. U.S. Bureau of Land Management
This case, over BLM enforcement of mining permit regulations, was filed on March 10, 2020, in U.S. District Court in Denver. BLM made the regulatory changes sought by the Citizens’ Alliance on Jan. 3, 2025. On a motion filed by the Citizens’ Alliance, the case was dismissed on Jan. 14, 2025.
Glenwood Springs Citizens’ Alliance v. U.S. Bureau of Land Management
This case, over BLM’s withholding of documents about mine operations, limestone sales and permit enforcement actions, was filed on February 15, 2024, in U.S. District Court in Denver.
Rocky Mountain Industrials Inc. v. Garfield County
RMI filed lawsuits against Garfield County in May 2019 in both federal and state courts. The federal court case was stayed while action proceeded in state court.
Garfield County prevailed in its defense, winning a Garfield District Court ruling in January 2021 and a motion for summary judgment in June 2021. RMI appealed the ruling in August 2021. In February 2023, the Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed the District Court’s ruling.
The limestone quarry as seen in 2020.
