Mining in Rico

I thought some of you might be interested in this new development in the San Juans.

This article from the High Country News:

A Rico renaissance
February 18, 2008 by Marty Durlin

Post-mining economy threatened by proposed moly mine

RICO, COLORADO

A snowstorm is pounding this little town in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. But inside the Rico Hotel, it’s packed and warm, and chef Eamon O’Hara is serving up chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes and collard greens. …

Read the article here:
High Country News 2/18/08

Rico is 28 miles southwest of Telluride on hwy 148