Abandoned Mine Safety

The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS) reminds everyone that abandoned mines are dangerous. The DRMS has been safeguarding abandoned/inactive mines since 1980. Of the estimated 23,000 abandoned mines, 6,127 have been made safe by the DRMS.

For a list of Colorado's SAFE mine tours and information on other historical and educational mine related attractions please consult our Tourist Mines pages.

 


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Be Smart: Stay Out Of Abandoned Mines And Stay Alive

Last year 22 people died nationwide while exploring abandoned mines.

Victims of mining accidents have encountered deadly odorless gasses, fell down holes that opened under their weight, drowned in near-freezing pools of water at the bottom of shafts, and were buried in unpredictable cave-ins.

Many People are injured and killed every year while "just exploring" abandoned mines. Don't be a victim.

Stay Out. Stay Alive.

Reclamation Activities

Status of Fires at Abandoned Underground Coal Mines in Colorado

Mine Subsidence Protection Program

Non-Point Source Overview

Best Practices

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