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The conditional use permit covers 1,492 acres — including a 219.72-acre MTAC corridor — and authorizes quarry operations for the life of the mine, which the company estimates at roughly 100 years. Company representatives said the quarry will support the plant’s long-term production needs: the plant currently produces about 1.2 million tons of cement per year and has capacity up to 1.8 million tons. Company presenters described a multiyear permitting and construction plan and said they expect to begin quarry construction in 2026 with initial production targeted for late 2027 or early 2028.

Hamza Mafi, plant manager at the Portland cement plant, told the commission the corporate rebranding to AmRise was effective June 23 and described the Red Creek project as critical to maintaining the plant’s operations. He said the plant employs roughly 200 people, about 75% of whom are Fremont County residents. Company presenters described a 6.3-mile enclosed conveyor (a trough-style 42-inch belt) to move material from the quarry to the plant, multiple wildlife and drainage crossings, a 40-foot maintenance/road corridor adjacent to the conveyor and a plan for concurrent reclamation staged over the life of the mine.

Company officials said they have worked through multiple state and federal permitting processes since 2019. They reported that Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS) approved the mine permit amendment in 2024; an air-quality Title V application is under state review and water-discharge and Division of Water Resources modifications are in progress. The team said they will submit a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit for drainage crossings and continue coordination with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Black Hills Energy and San Isabel Electric Association for utilities.

County planning staff recommended approval and noted the application included a noxious-weed control plan, an approved reclamation plan for returning mined land to agricultural pasture use, and draft designs for the MTAC; staff said CDOT indicated no immediate access-permit requirements unless traffic increases beyond the projected level. Planning Commission had recommended approval. County staff reported receipt of numerous letters of support and no unresolved objections in the record; one neighbor submitted noise concerns and asked about fireworks and end times for events (a separate, unrelated venue item).

Commissioner McFaul moved to approve CUP 24-001 for AmRise/Wholesome Red Creek Quarry for the life of the mine with a landscaping waiver and encouragement to maintain wildlife crossings; Commissioner Grantham seconded. Commissioner Bell recused himself because of a stated relationship with an organization connected to the applicant. The roll call recorded Commissioners McFaul and Grantham voting \"aye\"; Commissioner Bell was recused. The motion carried.

Ending — County approval allows the project to proceed through remaining state and federal permitting steps; company officials said construction is planned to begin in 2026 pending final permits and that quarry production would support the Portland plant for decades.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fremont County BOCC Meeting-6/24/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Fremont County approved CUP 24-001 for the Red Creek Quarry and a 6.3-mile material transport and access corridor to supply the Portland cement plant; the company recently rebranded and county staff said most technical permits have been submitted to state and federal agencies.","taxTitle","Fremont County, Colorado","taxId",27338,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6523010,"Marchand Ranch wedding venue approved for year-round operation with conditions",966,2234000,3200000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5066385-52ec6732c6987cd30c307daa850c9754&start=2234&end=3200","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5066385-52ec6732c6987cd30c307daa850c9754/thumbnail_2234000.jpg","/articles/6523010/Fremont-County/Colorado/Marchand-Ranch-wedding-venue-approved-for-year-round-operation-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523010-9502e63b057e6f5d02b71358dd49e813/orig.mp4?Expires=1771105817&Signature=bJCIRR8gySquACeQSZp9YkXaTiEjLpjXmYTJuLFScOq3j4jtn1lPpCcVzLH2awonTGxzCHUbasOjKoZgtlUOGXAxtEq~dfvMG~KvCQIRfTXEuIZ8~jEOonaItj1gDN2Ma3l9Md~8xfj6w10Pcw4nZ8qECe0GDp4~glGR6kGZA2HqoD98xSNtCctsmzxaBy2LGYuJbeOZ-FLfZw27Db6ZdlYUzx8esBhzJoQvWlXDbwWbNZJFxj3IneSJ-6NEyvt0jo0HtIhlka51OwQGueDyDfamTVEPBW5Vl~-Xa0-dcxkGSaWZvAqQtCjlFw~9feNwehjB868jdRfut1e-0TC5iA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","CANYON CITY, Colo. — The Fremont County Board of County Commissioners on June 24 approved SRU 24-005 to allow Marchand Ranch to operate a wedding and event venue seven days a week with a maximum interior occupancy of 250.

Tiffany Foster, the applicant, told commissioners Marchand Ranch draws visitors who stay in local hotels and patronize restaurants and vendors, and said the venue often supports local nonprofits by providing free use for community events. Foster acknowledged a neighbor’s noise concerns and said music is typically cut at 11 p.m. and that fireworks at the site are rare and conducted by licensed technicians with prior notification to emergency responders.

Planning staff reported the SRU boundary covers about 3.16 acres within a 220-acre lot at 4801 State Highway 9 in Canyon City. The planning director said the applicant has met parking and ADA surfacing requirements, installed separate restroom facilities with an onsite wastewater treatment system and provided a noxious-weed control plan. Planning staff recommended approval with one waiver (landscaping) and two contingencies: submission of a revised site plan with additional labeling and an approved Colorado Department of Transportation access permit. Planning Commission had voted to recommend approval.

Commissioners moved and seconded a motion to approve the SRU with the landscaping waiver and the two contingencies; roll call votes were recorded as \"aye\" by Commissioners Bell, McFaul and Grantham. The motion included a requirement that the revised site plan be submitted within six months.

Ending — With county conditions in place, Marchand Ranch may continue operating under the SRU; staff will track the revised site plan and CDOT permit as conditions of approval.","The Fremont County commissioners approved a special review use (SRU 24-005) allowing Marchand Ranch to operate an event and wedding venue up to seven days a week with an interior occupancy limit of 250 and contingencies including a revised site plan and CDOT access permit.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6523015,"Commissioners grant secure-transport license to Air Ride Colorado LLC",36,1958000,1994000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5066385-52ec6732c6987cd30c307daa850c9754&start=1958&end=1994","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5066385-52ec6732c6987cd30c307daa850c9754/thumbnail_1958000.jpg","/articles/6523015/Fremont-County/Colorado/Commissioners-grant-secure-transport-license-to-Air-Ride-Colorado-LLC","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523015-aa20c1f2d8a6862d8e0ab734a7c40b7b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771105817&Signature=C6c5i8Cwmfm9p3zk3QP8DPqMPEBUNhJguziy1KP79PEd8y3Bd8rxXZAssExGCC7utE-LjbfgklLk71sR2M2D4U049NU9iPLG~ctYRzIP8egvlyRucXUvWk~23BSz47QlCeYk0aeM5at35UY5rZb0g919TUrued13ao4qbaHxjzXzJtc7nTNoht1B~mbI4dqciPUODGqIdteqGEY6KGoiqnheB5Fn8ojcoPRGdliIfZmJHgsHc-mOiLbOlc2m1iLaqACcr2O160Q~9LNh2AgeGxgjdQ~XSf2ewKMl6kZ~qfLO4EonaTqkRm4dI0rzKMhVhVhtWX4LMLMvhi49cODxbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","CANYON CITY, Colo. — The Fremont County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a Class A secure-transport service license for three years and a Type 1 vehicle permit for one year to Baruch Eschedu d/b/a Air Ride Colorado LLC at the June 24 meeting.

County staff said the applicant met licensing requirements, the vehicle was inspected and required documents were provided. County attorney Michael Kroll summarized that a Class A license requires a physical barrier between driver and passenger and that the applicant’s vehicle — a 2014 Ford Explorer — met the Type 1 vehicle-permit specifications.

Commissioner McFaul moved for approval; Commissioner Grantham seconded. Roll call votes were recorded as \"aye\" by Commissioners McFaul, Bell and Grantham.

Ending — The license and vehicle permit were approved; county staff will complete licensing paperwork and record the approvals.","The board approved a Class A secure-transport service license (three-year) and a Type 1 vehicle permit (one-year) for Baruch Eschedu d/b/a Air Ride Colorado LLC for behavioral health transport.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6523019,"Fremont County OKs special-event alcohol permit for Fremont Adventure Recreation",38,1820000,1858000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5066385-52ec6732c6987cd30c307daa850c9754&start=1820&end=1858","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5066385-52ec6732c6987cd30c307daa850c9754/thumbnail_1820000.jpg","/articles/6523019/Fremont-County/Colorado/Fremont-County-OKs-special-event-alcohol-permit-for-Fremont-Adventure-Recreation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523019-cf65ecf55733bb1a14cae57c069eeb52/orig.mp4?Expires=1771105817&Signature=fJIS8AjpHC5FaMAEQjO2d3KcXrSmy5G1laPH7St6uGt1bbcDp6n-8BCvhwUo78L4WXB6QYp4StQxoM~HtBe-o3MG01diIouvATVyCcRIo1cyERb2~vRG50uJPgIftslrFBb6EGEduXTeRiiQawVqdx6FQA4CB~CR~IZ4FMmTS8oA4rTOVtBM2m820v4uuIPsDW-p80S1takW3L2h8Ag5oBo~4bm8E7yvKhcM32LfzCeX5LJNXeGg1IOMI-Sv7DtcWAiqqD38ReT4fIhcABhAYryoL2YVtESTHE5RGZZCO2vI2V4B-uGQqEjK2-SG0TLT9U8Jws2JePf179Op~tYE8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","CANYON CITY, Colo. — The Fremont County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously June 24 to approve a special events alcohol permit for Fremont Adventure Recreation for a music event on June 28 at Desert Reef Hot Springs, 1194 County Road 110 in Florence.

The motion to approve was made and seconded by commissioners; in a roll call Commissioners Bell, McFaul and Grantham all voted \"aye.\"

Applicant Katie Elder told the board servers will be TIP-certified, ID checks and wristbands will be used at the door, and that the event team has experience running similar events at the site. County clerk’s staff reported the application, submitted May 15, met the county’s timing requirements and included approvals or recommendations from public health and the sheriff’s office. The clerk noted this is the first time the location has requested the special events permit and that a detailed event-diagram was provided.

Commissioners said they had no objections to the request and called the application straightforward.

Ending — The permit authorizes alcohol sales for the specified event date and times; no other action was taken.","The Board approved a malt, vinous, spirituous and fermented malt beverage special events permit for Fremont Adventure Recreation for a June 28, 2025 music event at Desert Reef Hot Springs in Florence.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6523023,"Fremont County commissioners receive sales-tax report; assessor office to relocate temporarily",644,236000,880000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5066385-52ec6732c6987cd30c307daa850c9754&start=236&end=880","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5066385-52ec6732c6987cd30c307daa850c9754/thumbnail_236000.jpg","/articles/6523023/Fremont-County/Colorado/Fremont-County-commissioners-receive-sales-tax-report-assessor-office-to-relocate-temporarily","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523023-e94abaa4508d7e93694ec88942de00f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771105817&Signature=n2a5W1DOSwM5YxLg8iEap2vHpUtOKEnjXgyU87tzZKl-hz3CJ1zrvcCzVUs8vPioEcbuY3l5y3j8CkuY5qnPEogcuZ0Waabwrgn7Yt6TIf2QEDDTYmjZfJ9ws~45y6HUJ6MPf8bWQb0aDveh5pYqz0s8G690nSLD8KlOW9k8q0pMbSX43CzCpoK78OksKt8p9U9rmw~W6ZEkkcKaIUiO6OLZBcoDWhBHeEg11ChAWAdxQqw3qkZNVWzYqjmWHRLG8drT73SyqoxChnAunSoORecidaIf2-XjHyBVR7aqvyVrF2FPQqm8kMmPkgS74I2f60TUs6sWhZGg1VTnMHNjCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. — Fremont County budget and finance officer Sean Sutton told the Board of County Commissioners on June 24 that April and May 2025 retail and use tax collections are slightly behind last year but remain ahead of the county’s conservative budget projections.

Sutton reported April retail sales tax for the general fund at $800,171, about $5,403 less than April 2024, and year-to-date retail collections at $2,823,220, roughly $98,860 less than the same period in 2024. Auto use sales tax for May totaled $116,599, down about $4,331 from 2024, with year-to-date collections at $586,484. Sutton said the county nonetheless remains ahead of budget on both lines and noted that historically large collections occur in June and September.

The sheriff’s retail sales tax for April was $533,447, about $3,602 under 2024 and roughly $101,187 behind the sheriff department’s budget to date. The sheriff’s auto use sales tax for May was $77,733, $2,887 less than May 2024 but ahead of budget by $43,073, Sutton said.

County administrator Tony Carocegi reported several administrative notices: job postings for an adult protective services social caseworker (Department of Human Services, application closes June 30), a custodial position in Facilities (closes June 25) and a patrol deputy position for the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office (closes July 9). He also announced a temporary closure and relocation of the Fremont County Assessor’s Office from the Administration Building to the Garden Park Building beginning June 25 through July 7 to allow asbestos removal and a remodel; the project is projected to take about three months once construction begins.

Carocegi also said County Road 12 at Mile Marker 2, north of Cotopaxi School, has been reduced to one lane because of shoulder erosion; an estimated time for full reopening was not provided. He advised motorists to slow through the work zone.

Several commissioners added context on statewide revenue outlooks. Commissioners noted recent state quarterly forecasts projecting lower revenues and reiterated the county’s conservative budgeting approach, which commissioners said helps mitigate potential state shortfalls.

No formal action was required for the reports and announcements.

Ending — Commission business moved on to new business and public hearings after the administrative updates.","At the June 24, 2025 Fremont County Board of County Commissioners meeting, staff reported April–May 2025 sales and use tax collections and the county administrator announced temporary relocations and road closures and posted county job openings.","actionData","errors"]

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