Rock & Coal

March has been a busy month with increased activity at the State Capitol as more legislation impacting mining has been introduced and several high-profile...

Last weekend we hit legislative day 60, halfway to the final day of the 120 day legislative session. In that time over 600 legislative...

The 2024 legislative session is quickly picking up speed with significant legislation impacting the mining industry and our industry partners beginning to take shape...

The General Assembly is approaching the 1/3 milepost on its 120-day journey to May 8, and as of February 13 has introduced 463 bills....

Happy New Year to all our CMA members! 2024 has had an eventful kickoff with our Legislative Reception on January 11 at the Brown...

Vacancy committees met to select representatives for House District 31 and 37 following the resignations of Ruby Dickson (HD 37) and Said Sharbini (HD...

It’s an honor to be selected to serve as the Colorado Mining Association’s President & CEO as the association enters its 148th year representing...

Draft legislative proposals are bringing the 2024 General Assembly into clearer focus and stimulating discussion among those potentially impacted. Much of CMA’s work since...

We are thrilled to introduce you to our new President & CEO, Adam Eckman! Adam brings significant experience in the mining industry, having advocated for...

Every season is a busy season, and this fall has been no different! First, I’m thrilled to announce Adam Eckman as CMA’s new President and...

It’s All About the Budget The Governor submitted his annual budget request to the legislature on November 1, seeking $18.5 Billion in General Funds. The...

November 14, 2023 DRMS Update Legislative Update PFAS Rulemaking Toxic Air Contaminants Comments Other Business

November 14, 2023 Federal issues State issues Dredge & Fill Water Fee Setting Construction Stormwater Permit (COR400000) Other Issues Legislative issues

October is upon us and just as the seasons transition, so does CMA. The Board’s search committee is working hard to hire a new...

Before we get into potential legislative issues, the General Assembly is welcoming two newly-minted members to the House of Representatives. Rep. Tim Hernandez who...

The Western States Mining Collaborative Council (WSMCC) had their annual retreat in August, and the group welcomed board member Kelly Ward to attend while...

September 19, 2023 DRMS Update Legislative Update Greenhouse Gas Permits, Air Quality reg. #3 Regulatory Update Other Business

September 19, 2023 Federal issues WOTUS revised definition (post-Sackett) direct final rule State issues CO dredge & fill program Water fee setting stakeholder process ...

Friday, August 4, 2023, was my last day at the Colorado Mining Association. I can always be reached at my personal email address: standempsey@comcast.net It...

Members, I have the honor to write a column for this newsletter for two reasons: first, to congratulate Stan Dempsey, Jr. on a well-deserved...