TELLER COUNTY - On October 10, 2024, Colorado Governor Jared Polis directed state resources to assist Teller County authorities with the ongoing Mollie Kathleen Mine rescue efforts. 

“I have spoken to the Teller County Sheriff and County Commissioners and will stay in touch through the course of this rescue effort. The state is assisting Teller County and sending resources to rescue those inside the mine. We will do everything possible and assist the county to ensure a speedy and safe resolution of the situation,” said Governor Jared Polis. 

The Governor has spoken with Teller County Commissioners, and local law enforcement, and is closely monitoring the situation. Additionally, the state has personnel on site and more en route to assess the situation and provide on-the-ground support to local authorities. Specifically, the state has a Field Manager from the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management on the scene, the State Emergency Operations Center is activated and supporting resource requests, a mine rescue team from the Department of Natural Resources is en route, and the Department of Labor and Employment has a conveyances inspector en route. 

Additional resources have been requested from Colorado Springs and El Paso County. We will provide updates as additional information becomes available.