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Commissioners say they will consult geothermal coalition as Rico plans monitoring well
Summary
Dolores County commissioners discussed Rico Geo's plans for a monitoring well, including potential site locations and technical concerns; they agreed to reach out to the geothermal coalition and seek lease details before making land-use decisions.
Commissioners discussed updates from Rico Geo regarding funding and planning for a monitoring well. Staff said the project appears to be in early stages and "they haven't got a site location yet, whether that's gonna be in town or outside of town." Commissioners agreed it would be prudent to reach out to the geothermal coalition for technical details, lease terms and stakeholder engagement prior to any county-level approvals.
Concerns raised included potential impacts to underground mine workings and existing infrastructure; commissioners urged a cooperative, educational approach rather than a heavy-handed county response. Staff and commissioners planned to request a presentation and more detailed information for the June meeting.
