Commissioners ask Rico Geothermal for site details, suggest formal planning process

May 4, 2026

Dolores County commissioners heard an update on Rico Geothermal and asked the company to clarify proposed site locations, lease terms and how access to underground resources would be allocated before any expedited approvals; a fuller presentation was requested for a June meeting.

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Dolores County commissioners on May 4 discussed early-stage plans from Rico Geothermal and agreed to request clearer information on potential sites, leases and resource allocation before any approvals occur.

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