Huge slope collapse at RMI quarry
A huge rock slide struck the Rocky Mountain Industrials (RMI) limestone quarry around 3:30 p.m. on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. No one
A look back at 2022
January: BLM decision-makers were “in a holding pattern” as they waited for results of a mineral examination of the 320-acre limestone deposit that RMI seeks
BLM reviewing RMI’s second try at new plan of operations
U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officials are reviewing a second attempt at a modified plan of operations submitted by Rocky Mountain Industrials (RMI) on
BLM gives RMI new year-end deadline to revise modified plan of operations
In an effort separate from the GSCA lawsuit, BLM has begun taking steps to address other compliance problems with current operations at the RMI limestone
Federal judge upholds GSCA and Garfield County lawsuit
The Glenwood Springs Citizens’ Alliance (GSCA) and Garfield County notched an incremental victory on Nov. 8 when U.S. District Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney issued a
Federal judge hears arguments in GSCA suit over BLM’s lax regulation of quarry operations
Attorneys Roger Flynn, left, and Jeffrey Parsons with the Western Mining Action Project (WMAP), at the Byron G. Rogers U.S. District Courthouse in Denver. Flynn
BLM issues ‘Noncompliance Order’ to RMI over quarry operations
RMI must bring its plan of operations up to date or face suspension On Tuesday, Aug. 30, BLM Field Manager Larry Sandoval sent a ‘Noncompliance
Paul Andersen regales Crested Butte’s fight against mining in new book
The Glenwood Springs Citizens’ Alliance and the Hotel Colorado present a talk by Paul Andersen about his new book, The Town that Said ‘Hell, No!’:
A Colorado cave expert explains why it’s important to protect karst formations
By Richard Rhinehart Rocky Mountain Caving In the brilliant autumn foliage on the southern flank of Colorado’s White River Plateau rising above the city of
Witches’ Pantry Cave awaits paleontological study prior to deeper exploration
Permission from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for cavers to explore the Witches’ Pantry cave network is on hold until the agency can