Senators Bennet and Hurd Introduce Bill to Halt Quarry Expansion in Glenwood Springs
Senator Michael Bennet and Representative Jeff Hurd have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at preventing the expansion of the Mid-Continent Limestone Quarry in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The proposed Glenwood Hot Springs Protection Act seeks to block the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from approving the quarry's expansion, which is seen as a threat to the local hot springs, tourism, and quality of life. The urgency of the bill is underscored by the BLM's recent determination that the quarry's application for expansion is complete, moving it to the next phase of review. The legislation, supported by Senator John Hickenlooper, reflects growing local opposition to the quarry's expansion, which would significantly increase the size of the operation and potentially harm the area's natural resources. 
