New federal bills would prohibit mine expansion
Bi-partisan effort led by Rep. Hurd, Sens. Bennet and Hickenlooper On July 22, 2026, Third District Congressman Jeff Hurd and Colorado’s two U.S. senators, Michael
Zalinski tells Hickenlooper about White House pressure to approve pending mine permit
Garfield County Commissioner Tom Jankovsky explains the impacts to the Glenwood Springs tourism economy if the proposed mine expansion were to damage the groundwater network
BLM deems new RMI expansion plan to 56 acres ‘complete’
The idled Rocky Mountain Industrials limestone quarry as seen from the Transfer Trail saddle north of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The overhanging cliff, casting a shadow
State DRMS increases reclamation bond to cover rock bolting
An overhanging cliff, 400 feet wide, casts a shadow above the limestone quarry operated by Rocky Mountain Industrials. An increased state reclamation bond of nearly
State mining agency approves RMI rock bolting proposal
Reclamation bond increase to be ordered in follow-up process After two failed attempts, Rocky Mountain Industrials has won state approval for its plan to use
Ask City Council to oppose federal lands sell-off
Map by The Wilderness Society of public lands potentially eligible for sell-off. Eligible national forest lands are in green. Eligible BLM lands are in yellow.
Citizens’ Alliance wins Glenwood Springs Chamber’s North Star Award
In its annual Emerald Elegance Gala and awards ceremony on March 15, 2025, the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association awarded the Citizens’ Alliance the first-ever
State denies RMR’s proposal for 18-acre quarry expansion
DRMS gives mining company 30 days to submit a legitimate plan for quarry reclamation Rocky Mountain Industrials failed to pull off a switcheroo when it
RMI asks state agency to approve 18-acre quarry expansion
Citizens’ Alliance objects, calls for open review process Rocky Mountain Industrials, which stopped mining operations at its Glenwood Springs limestone quarry in December and dismantled
RMI submits increased reclamation bond surety to state mining agency
Extension approved for new Technical Revision on rock bolting Mining has stopped at the Rocky Mountain Industrials (RMI) quarry, but the company continues to work