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Home My WebLink About20250264.tiffS9 COLORADO Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Department of Natural Resources NOTICE Pre -Hearing Conference and Formal Board Hearing Date: July 2, 2025 To: Weld County Commissioners 1150 O Street Greeley, CO 80631 Re: Farmers Sand, File No. M-2024-057, 112c Permit Application RECEIVED JUL 0 2 2025 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Pursuant to Rules 1.6.1(3)(c) and 1.6.1(4)(a) of the Minerals Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board for the Extraction of Construction Materials, please find the attached Notice of Pre -Hearing Conference and Formal Board Hearing for the above referenced permit application. The application, as well as all other permit documents, can be found on the Division's website at http://dnrweblink.state.co.us/drms/search.aspx by entering "M2024057" into the Permit No field. A user guide is available to help first time users of the imaged document system at http://drms.colorado.gov/data-search, under the section titled "Imaged Document Data" (Laserfiche Weblink). (Vlk) -119175 e,e;PL CD C 11,41d J DA IDA SB T�(44J K5 D!Pu( ) I Iz Physical Address: 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3567 F 303.832.8106 Mailing Address: DRMS Room 215, 1001 E 62nd Ave, Denver, CO 80216 https://drms.colorado.gov Jared S. Polis, Governor I Dan Gibbs, Executive Director I Michael A. Cunningham, Director 2125 -b ZC, Ll SG COLORADO Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Department of Natural Resources June 11, 2025 RE: Notice of Pre -Hearing Conference and Formal Board Hearing for a 112c Reclamation Permit Application with Objections, Farmers Sand, File No. M-2024-057 Dear Party and/or Interested Person: The Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (Division) appreciates you taking the time to participate in the review process of the above referenced permit application. The permit application for the Farmers Sand (Application) was filed with the Division on December 16, 2024, by The Farmers Reservoir & Irrigation Company. The Division received thirty-three timely objection letters regarding the application. Therefore, pursuant to Rules 1.4.9(2)(a) and 1.7.4(2), the Division has scheduled the Application for consideration by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (Board). The Division's authority is limited to enforcement of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials, 34-32.5-101, et seq., C.R.S. (Act) and the Mineral Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board for the Extraction of Construction Materials (Rules). Copy of the Act and Rules are available through the Division's website, specifically at https://drms.colorado.gov/rules-and-regulations. Pre -Hearing Conference: The Pre -Hearing Conference will be held to describe the Division's review process, to explain the rights and responsibilities of parties, to discuss and resolve issues to the extent possible, to describe the Board Hearing process, to propose a list of issues under the Board's jurisdiction, to simplify that list, and to identify parties. The Board has appointed Travis Marshall to preside as the Pre - Hearing Conference Officer. In preparation for the Pre -Hearing Conference, all parties are strongly recommended to review Rules 2.6 and 2.7. At the Pre -Hearing Conference, all parties must provide the Division with an electronic copy of potential witnesses and exhibits for the Board Hearing. Pursuant to Rule 2.6(2)(a), the list must Physical Address: 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3567 F 303.832.8106 Mailing Address: DRMS Room 215, 1001 E 62nd Ave, Denver, CO 80216 https://drms.colorado.gov Jared 5. Polis, Governor I Dan Gibbs, Executive Director I Michael A. Cunningham, Director include each witness name, current address, and phone number, area of expertise (if an expert witness), and the subject matter of the testimony. Pursuant to Rule 2.6(2)(b)(i), for any materials not already in the Division's public files, all parties must provide complete copies of any exhibits for the Board Hearing. Pursuant to Rule 2.6(2)(b)(ii), for any materials that are already in the Division's public files, all parties must provide copies of the list of materials to be used with sufficient specificity to describe the exhibit, including but not limited to, the specific title or description of each exhibit. The list must also specify where other parties may review and obtain a copy of each exhibit. Pursuant to Rules 2.6(2)(b)(i) and (ii), each party to the hearing shall provide copies of all materials mentioned above to all other parties to the hearing. All witness and exhibit lists, exhibits, motions, and responses to motions for this Application shall be submitted via email to the Board Administrator, Camie Mojar at dnr drms mlrb-submittals@state.co.us Please ensure that all materials submitted to the Board Administrator are in a PDF format. Materials provided through file sharing services will not be accepted. The Pre -Hearing Conference will be held on Wednesday July 2nd at 1:00 p.m. at the Division's office at 1313 Sherman Street, Room 318, Denver, CO. Pursuant to Rule 2.7.3(4), any party who does not attend the Pre -Hearing Conference forfeits its party status and all associated rights and privileges, unless such party provides a fully executed proxy authorization form to the Pre- Hearing Conference Officer, and the party's authorized representative is present at the conference. An official proxy authorization form is available on the Division's' website, specifically at: https://drms.colorado.gov/forms/minerals-program- forms, under the section titled Public Participation in the 112 Reclamation Permit Process. If you are unable to attend the Pre -Hearing Conference in person, you may request a link to appear virtually (via Zoom). To do so, please submit an email to the Board Administrator, Camie Mojar at dnr drms mlrb-submittalsifstate.co.us no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 27, 2025. Prior to the Pre -Hearing Conference, you will receive an authorization code to attend the meeting. Formal Board Hearing: The Application will be considered by the Board during a formal hearing, scheduled for the July 16 and 17, 2025, Board meeting to be held at 1313 Sherman Street, Room 318, Denver, Colorado, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on July 16, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be considered. During the hearing, the Board will consider the Application with objections and may decide to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the Application. Pursuant to Rule 2.8.1(1), any party who does not attend the Board hearing forfeits its party status and all associated rights and privileges. If you have good cause not to appear in person at the Board hearing, you must submit a request to the Board to appear virtually (via Zoom). To do so, please submit an email to the Board Administrator, Camie Mojar at dnr drms mlrb- submittalsCatstate.co.us no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 7th, 2025 for Board consideration. If approved, you will receive an authorization code to attend the meeting for this matter. Please note that only Parties and those who will be testifying may attend the Board Hearing (in person or via Zoom). All other interested persons may view the Hearing via the Board's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDrrAO8bIPFIOwce-yHl fWA. If you have any questions, please contact me by telephone at (720) 793-3041, or by email at chris.girardi@ state.co.us. Sincerely, Chris M. Girardi Environmental Protection Specialist Intern Enclosure: Guide to Submitting Exhibits and Information to the MLRB CC: Kim Coleman Tony Courson MaryJo Farrell Ryan and Brittany Lovato Gail Lynn Callie Megel Kelley and Brett Trujillo Jonie Nordhausen Brenda Lewis Teresa Hagan Lavada Sarchet Bill Caldwell Judy Tunis Colleen and Brian Reichert Linda Black Tami Arnold Diane Norgren Patrick Powers Lauren Chumley Beverly Van Vactor Jason Arkulari James Denham Michael and Heather Gutierrez Christina Adeboye Sullivan Olusegun Adeboye EC: Jared Ebert, DRMS Russ Means, DRMS Travis Marshall, DRMS Jeff Fugate, AGO Scott Schultz, AGO Charles Kooyman Scott Edgar, FRICO F Ric C 0 January 27, 2025 THE FARMERS RESERVOIR AND IRRIGATION COMPANY 80 South 27th Avenue Brighton, Colorado 80601 303-659-7373 RECEIVED JAN 312025 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RE: Notice of Construction Materials Regular (112) Operation Reclamation Permit Application, Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety File No. M-2024-057 ("Application") To Whom It May Concern: This second notice has been sent to correct a typographical error in the publication notice previously provided. Please note the updated date in the enclosed corrected publication notice. We apologize for the inconvenience. The Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company recently submitted the Application described above to the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety ("Division"). The affected area covered by the Application includes portions of Sections 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 22, and 23, Township 3 North, Range 65 West, Weld County, Colorado. You are receiving this notice because you are the owner of a real property interest within the boundaries of the lands covered by the Application. Should you have any questions regarding the Application please contact the Division. The Division can be reached via email at dims info(tustate.co.us, and more information is available at Hww.drms.colorado.pov. Sincerely, Scott Edgar General Manager The Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company t;Reui,e�v Z 15) Z5 Zo15-Oz1p4 Greeley Tribune (1 reelevTribune Publication Name: Greeley Tribune Publication URL: www,grtglgytribu ne.com Publication City and State: Greeley, CO Publication County: Weld Notice Popular Keyword Category: Notice Keywords: Farmers Reservoir Notice Authentication Number: 202501271003024225169 852619725 Notice URL: $ack Notice Publish Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025 Notice Content PUBLIC NOTICE Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company; address: 80 South 27th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601, phone #: (303) 659- 7373, has filed an application for a Regular (112) Construction Materials Operation Reclamation Permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board under provisions of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials. The proposed mine is known as Farmers Sand, and is located at or near Sections 03, 04, 09, 10, 11, 14, 15, 22, and 23, Township 3 North, Range 65 East, 6th Prime Meridian. The date of commencement was November 2021, and the proposed date of completion is Year 2041. The proposed future use of the land is to continue access for reservoir/dam maintenance and monitoring and oil/gas operations. Additional information and tentative decision date may be obtained from the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567, or at the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Office, 1250 H Street, Greeley, Colorado 80632, or the above - name applicant. Comments must be in writing and must be received by the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety by 4:00 p.m. on March 7, 2025. Please note that under the provisions of C.R.S. 34-32.5-101 er seq. comments related to noise, truck traffic, hours of operation, visual impacts, effects on property values and other social or economic concerns are issues not subject to this Office's jurisdiction. These subjects, and similar ones, are typically addressed by your local governments, rather than the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety or the Mined Land Reclamation Board Published: Greeley Tribune January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 2025-2096404 Back F R C O January 6, 2025 THE FARMERS RESERVOIR AND IRRIGATION COMPANY 80 South 27th Avenue Brighton, Colorado 80601 303-659-7373 RECEIVED JAN 10 2025 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RE: Notice of Construction Materials Regular (112) Operation Reclamation Permit Application, Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety File No. M-2024-057 ("Application") To Whom It May Concern: The Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company recently submitted the Application described above to the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety ("Division"). The affected area covered by the Application includes portions of Sections 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 22, and 23, Township 3 North, Range 65 West, Weld County, Colorado. You are receiving this notice because you are the owner of a real property interest within the boundaries of the lands covered by the Application. Should you have any questions regarding the Application please contact the Divb ion. The Division can be reached via email at drms_info@state.co.us, and more information is available at w w w.drms.coloradoos . Sincerely, Scott Edgar General Manager The Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company TUiiC.,"8VI,U) 11 --ti 1 7-5 exj:PLO)f,t144 I Me ( Att l a1 I k h} Ipu) Ce,N' � CK ( i� I� � 1�f•C� 58) II231z5 2025-0264 (T1'el u1 t'M Tribune Publication Name: Greeley Tribune Publication URL: www.areeleytribune.com Publication City and State: Greeley, CO Publication County: Weld Notice Popular Keyword Category: Notice Keywords: Notice Authentication Number: 202501061040136998396 643314858 Notice URL: h > Search Results > Public Notice Detail Notice Content EMAIL rh PRINT Back Notice Publish Date: Wednesday, January 01, 2025 PUBLIC NOTICE Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company; address: 80 South 27th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601, phone : (303) 659-7373, has filed an application fora Regular (112) Construction Materials Operation Reclamation Permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board under provisions of the Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials. The proposed mine is known as Farmers Sand, and is located at or near Sections 03, 04, 09, 10, 11, 14, 15, 22, and 23, Township 3 North, Range 65 East, 6th Prime Meridian. The date of commencement was November 2021, and the proposed date of completion is Year 2041. The proposed future use of the land is to continue access for reservoir/dam maintenance and monitoring and oil/gas operations. Additional information and tentative decision date may be obtained from the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567, or at the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Office, 1250 H Street, Greeley, Colorado 80632, or the above - name applicant. Comments must be in writing and must be received by the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety by 4:00 p.m. on February 1, 2025. Please note that under the provisions of C.R.S. 34-32.5-101 er seq. comments related to noise, truck traffic, hours of operation, visual impacts, effects on property values and other social or economic concerns are issues not subject to this Office's jurisdiction. These subjects, and similar ones, are typically addressed by your local governments, rather than the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety or the Mined Land Reclamation Board. Published: Greeley Tribune January 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025 -2092602 (Back Hello