Rock & Coal

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...

Thanks to our CMA members who participated in CMA’s Annual Golf Tournament—you made it another stunning success! We had 140 players participating this year,...

Even as committees begin to discuss potential legislative recommendations for 2024, changes within the legislature itself will play a key role in the coming...

July 18, 2023 DRMS Update Legislative Update Regulatory Update

July 18, 2023 Federal Issues SCOTUS decision on Sackett (WOTUS) case Other State Issues Draft enforcement policy on state waters (gap waters) post-Sackett Permitting ...

The Colorado Mining Association Education Foundation (CMAEF) is a 501(c)(3) organization created by the Colorado Mining Association (CMA) to educate K–12 teachers and related...

The Strength of CMA’s Committees We hope you had a restful 4th of July holiday, perhaps some time off to relax and recharge. As we...

After taking the month of June to recuperate from an extraordinarily hectic legislative session, policymakers and staff are gearing up to tackle the many...

June 20, 2023 Federal Issues SCOTUS decision on Sackett (WOTUS) case Other State Issues Draft enforcement policy on state waters (gap waters) post-Sackett Permitting ...