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Trigg Minerals' recently proposed mining antimony in Antimony, Garfield County, is raising local concerns.
Some residents fear an environmental impact, while some residents see economic benefits.
Antimony Mayor Kasey King says more information is needed before deciding on the project.
ANTIMONY, Garfield County — For Ole and Kenda Lindgren, the canyon behind their home is where the world slows down.
"This is my dream," Ole Lindgren said. "To live in the mountains, raise my family in a pristine area."
For 25 years, the Lindgrens have called Antimony home. They were drawn to this small Garfield County town because of its water, wildlife and silence, raising 11 kids here.
But now, the peace they moved here for feels uncertain.
"I cried ab