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March 21, 2025 RECEIVED <br /> MAR 2 6 2025 <br /> Colorado Division of Reclamation, <br /> To Division of Reclamation, Mining &Safety, Mining and Safety <br /> My name is Jeff Eckstrom and my wife Becky and I have owned a cabin at 1410 <br /> Caribou Road, near Nederland for over 30 years. We have lived there during a time <br /> when the mine was open and also when it was closed. The obvious affects of the <br /> working mine are, more traffic on the road, more wear from potholes, caved in ditches <br /> on switchbacks, etc. Nothing major, but an inconvenience <br /> One story we did want to share was a time when some of our friends parents came to <br /> visit. Our friends worked during the day so they asked us to show them the old <br /> townsite of Caribou. On the way up we told the story of long time Nederland miner <br /> and friend, Tom Hendricks, his legacy and the mine. When we got to the sign at the <br /> top of the mines driveway our guest wanted to take a picture of the Mine sign. He got <br /> out, aimed his camera at the sign and immediately some workers, that were nearby <br /> came running, not jogging, I mean running because he was aiming his camera towards <br /> the sign and area I suppose. They didn't want any pictures taken of their property <br /> operations. They were direct, to the point and said, no pictures. We knew our rights <br /> and being able to photograph anything our eyes can see from a public roadway, but <br /> instead told them we were tourist, at which time their full demeanor changed, with <br /> them telling us about great hiking away from Caribou. It really seemed like they were <br /> hiding something. <br /> Also, another concern is the potential of pollution to our water if the operation does not <br /> follow/ignores proper protocol or if there is an accidental situation. Our dog, and <br /> several of our neighbors' dogs drank the water and cooled off in Coon Track Creek <br /> regularly during the summer that it was contaminated due to improper mining protocol. <br /> It appears (GIR) has been irresponsible in its mining practices in the past and that can <br /> possibly lead to disasterous results for the area and beyond. The potential of <br /> contamination to our water and land is not worth the risk. We would like to see the <br /> mine closed for good. <br /> Thank you for this opportunity. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> h• r\ <br /> Xe <br /> L <br /> ff&Becky Eckstrom <br /> 1410 Caribou Road, Nederland <br />