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Posted on: October 8, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Mine-Impacted Soils to be Hauled beginning Wednesday, October 9

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Mine-Impacted Soils to be Hauled beginning Wednesday, October 9

Trout Unlimited and US Forest Service identified tailings during Boomerang Bridge replacement

(October 8, 2024) – Telluride, CO --- Trout Unlimited (TU) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forest have commenced work to replace the ACROW bridge that spans the San Miguel River on Boomerang Road. This vital bridge connects Boomerang Road (Rd 632) and the HWY 145 Spur, located about 1.5 miles west of the Town of Telluride, near the Shell Gas station. The road is also a key emergency egress route for the Town of Mountain Village.

Meridiam Partners LLC, contracted by TU and the USFS, began equipment mobilization on June 17, 2024, with bridge reconstruction activities currently underway. While excavating the northern and southern bridge abutments, crews encountered mine-impacted soils in greater volumes than anticipated. To address this, Trout Unlimited engaged Newmont's Director of Colorado Legacy Site Management, Devon Horntvedt, to secure a proper repository for these soils.

On September 24, 2024, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) approved Newmont’s request to accept mine-impacted soils from the Boomerang Bridge site at their Telluride Tailings 5/6 (TT 5/6) facility under RAP Modification 31.

Hauling Schedule and Process

Starting this Wednesday, October 9, hauling of the impacted soils will begin. The process will include:

  • Transporting approximately 400 cubic yards of material via tandem axel haul trucks.
  • Hauling will require 30–35 trips, depending on truck availability.
  • Hauling will occur on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No hauling will occur on weekends.
  • The hauling schedule is weather-dependent and may be delayed due to wet conditions.
  • A second phase of hauling may occur as further excavations proceed.
  • All loads will be tarped and secured to prevent the mobilization of soil during transit.

TU and the USFS are committed to minimizing the impact of these activities and appreciate residents' patience and understanding during the bridge replacement. For any questions or concerns, please contact Tanner Banks at tanner.banks@tu.org or Jason Willis at jason.willis@tu.org.

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Communications Manager 
Lindsey Mills
Phone: (970) 728-2165
Email: lmills@telluride-co.gov 

ABOUT TELLURIDE
Nestled amidst the majestic San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, Telluride's captivating narrative is deeply rooted in the ancient legacy of the Ute tribe, the valley's original inhabitants, who crafted their summer camps along the San Miguel River, naming the land "The Valley of Hanging Waterfalls." In the late 1700s, Spanish explorers traversed the rugged terrain, laying the groundwork for subsequent exploration and settlement. A fervent mining boom followed, igniting a rush of prospectors to the region, culminating in the founding of Telluride in 1880. Telluride's allure as a hub of opportunity attracted fortune seekers, bolstered by the arrival of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad and groundbreaking innovations like the hydroelectric power plant in Ames. Set in a box canyon amid forested peaks at the base of the popular Telluride ski-and-golf resort, the town’s historic district houses landmarks like the Sheridan Opera House and the Telluride Historical Museum while playing host to culture, music, arts, outdoor recreation, and festivals with unrivaled views and dramatic locale. For more information, please visit us online at telluride-co.gov.

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Los suelos afectados por las minas se transportarán a partir del miércoles 9 de octubre

Trout Unlimited y el Servicio Forestal de EE.UU. identificaron relaves durante la sustitución del puente Boomerang

(8 de octubre de 2024) - Telluride, CO --- Trout Unlimited (TU) y el Servicio Forestal de EE.UU. (USFS) Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, y Gunnison (GMUG) Bosque Nacional han comenzado a trabajar para reemplazar el puente ACROW que atraviesa el río San Miguel en Boomerang Road. Este puente vital conecta Boomerang Road (Rd 632) y la HWY 145 Spur, situado a unos 2 km al oeste de la ciudad de Telluride, cerca de la gasolinera Shell. La carretera es también una ruta de salida de emergencia clave para el pueblo de Mountain Village.

Meridiam Partners LLC, contratado por TU y el USFS, comenzó la movilización de equipos el 17 de junio de 2024, con las actividades de reconstrucción del puente actualmente en curso. Mientras excavaban los estribos norte y sur del puente, los equipos encontraron suelos afectados por minas en volúmenes mayores de lo previsto. Para solucionarlo, Trout Unlimited contrató a Devon Horntvedt, director de gestión de yacimientos del legado de Colorado de Newmont, para asegurar un depósito adecuado para estos suelos.

El 24 de septiembre de 2024, el Departamento de Salud Pública y Medio Ambiente de Colorado (CDPHE, por sus siglas en inglés) aprobó la solicitud de Newmont de aceptar suelos impactados por minas del yacimiento de Boomerang Bridge en sus instalaciones Telluride Tailings 5/6 (TT 5/6) bajo la Modificación 31 del RAP.

Calendario y proceso de transporte

A partir de este miércoles, 9 de octubre, comenzará el acarreo de los suelos afectados. El proceso incluirá:

  • Transporte de aproximadamente 400 yardas cúbicas de material por medio de camiones de acarreo con ejes en tándem.
  • El acarreo requerirá de 30 a 35 viajes, dependiendo de la disponibilidad del camión.
  • El transporte se realizará los días laborables de 8:30 a 16:00. Los fines de semana no habrá transporte.
  • El horario de transporte depende de las condiciones meteorológicas y puede sufrir retrasos debido a la humedad.
  • Es posible que se realice una segunda fase de acarreo a medida que avancen las excavaciones.
  • Todas las cargas se cubrirán con lona y se asegurarán para evitar la movilización de tierra durante el transporte.

TU y el USFS se comprometen a minimizar el impacto de estas actividades y agradecen la paciencia y comprensión de los residentes durante la sustitución del puente. Para cualquier pregunta o duda, póngase en contacto con Tanner Banks en tanner.banks@tu.org o Jason Willis en jason.willis@tu.org.

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Gerente de Comunicaciones
Lindsey Mills

Telephono: (970) 728-2165
lmills@telluride-co.gov

SOBRE TELLURIDE
Enclavada en medio de las majestuosas montañas de San Juan, al suroeste de Colorado, la cautivadora narrativa de Telluride está profundamente arraigada en el antiguo legado de la tribu Ute, los habitantes originales del valle, que construyeron sus campamentos de verano a lo largo del río San Miguel, bautizando la tierra como "El Valle de las Cascadas Colgantes". A finales del siglo XVIII, exploradores españoles atravesaron el escarpado terreno, sentando las bases para posteriores exploraciones y asentamientos. Siguió un ferviente auge minero que provocó una avalancha de buscadores de oro en la región, que culminó con la fundación de Telluride en 1880. El atractivo de Telluride como centro de oportunidades atrajo a buscadores de fortuna, impulsados por la llegada del Rio Grande Southern Railroad e innovaciones pioneras como la central hidroeléctrica de Ames. Enclavada en un cañón entre cumbres boscosas, en la base de la popular estación de esquí y golf de Telluride, el casco histórico de la ciudad alberga lugares emblemáticos como la Ópera de Sheridan y el Museo Histórico de Telluride, al tiempo que acoge actividades culturales, musicales, artísticas, recreativas al aire libre y festivales con unas vistas incomparables y una ubicación espectacular. Para más información, visítenos en línea en telluride-co.gov.

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