County approves Pinon Canyon helium plant with Road Use Agreement condition
After a public hearing, the Las Animas County Board of Commissioners approved MF 2025-001 — a helium and CO2 processing plant proposed by BNL Enterprise — contingent on the operator signing the county Road Use Agreement; the decision followed discussions about noise mitigation, road damage and a $5,000 bond.
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The Las Animas County Board of County Commissioners approved MF 2025-001, a major‑facility permit for a Pinon Canyon helium and CO2 processing plant proposed by BNL Enterprise, after a public hearing and a roll‑call vote on April 15, 2025. Commissioner Felix Lopez moved for approval, Commissioner Tony Hass seconded, and Commissioner Robert Lucero recused himself from the vote because he was the county’s Land Use Director when the application was submitted. The motion carried with two affirmative votes and one recusal.
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