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State plans grout-filling on County Road 825; commissioners warn of daytime closures and landowner access concerns
Summary
County staff said the state intends to begin grout-filling a mining shaft on County Road 825 starting May 4, with drilling and filling work that could require daytime closures for approximately three to six weeks; commissioners and affected landowners raised concerns about access, emergency response, archaeological limits on alternate routes, and possible legal pushback.
County staff informed the commission that the Mining and Minerals Department plans to begin grout-filling work on County Road 825 beginning May 4 and estimated the road would be closed for about three to six weeks during daytime operations to accommodate drilling and filling.
Staff said the contractor anticipates drilling up to 43 holes initially but that the number could decrease as work progresses. The crew would set up in the morning (about 7:00 a.m.) and demobilize in the late afternoon (5:00–5:30 p.m.), and the rig can be moved in about 20 minutes to allow brief vehicle access.
Commissioners and county staff acknowledged landowner concerns about daytime access and discussed alternatives. One commissioner warned 20 minutes could be too long in an emergency and asked whether an alternate route could be created; staff responded that archaeological constraints prevent constructing an access road and that creating an alternate route would be costly.
Commissioner Trujillo said affected property owners were upset and cautioned there could be legal pushback unless an agreement with landowners is worked out; staff said they are negotiating with landowners and coordinating with the state to minimize impacts and keep emergency access possible.
No formal vote was required; the commission received the update and directed staff to continue working with state agencies and landowners to preserve access where possible and to communicate scheduling details to affected residents.
