Meeker

State plans to reduce risk at burning mine near Meeker

MEEKER I The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety is conducting an underground fire mitigation project at the Black Diamond Mine north of the town of Meeker, having begun Monday and slated for completion by Dec. 1.

The division’s Inactive Mine Reclamation Program wants the public to be aware of the activity as it will involve several large water tanks as well as heavy equipment and construction personnel accessing the area via Lyons Canyon…