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Hickenlooper, Glenwood officials speak out against proposed RMI Quarry expansion
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· July 6, 2026
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Key points The quarry, located north of Glenwood Springs, has not had active mining operations since December 2024. Local officials and a US senator have expressed opposition to a proposed expansion of the Rocky Mountain Industrials quarry.
Local officials and a US senator have expressed opposition to a proposed expansion of the Rocky Mountain Industrials quarry. The quarry, located north of Glenwood Springs, has not had active mining operations since December 2024. Despite this, the company has submitted a new proposal to expand the quarry.
The US Bureau of Land Management has deemed the proposal complete and it is currently undergoing technical review. If approved, the expansion would triple the size of the quarry. Further details on the proposal and the opposition to it are available from news outlets.
The Citizens Alliance on Transfer Trail and local government representatives have joined the senator in speaking out against the proposal. More information on their concerns and the status of the proposal can be found through news outlets.
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Category: government Published: July 6, 2026 Source: Glenwood Springs Post Independent Reading time: 1 min
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