Governor Polis Statement on EVRAZ Decision to Move Forward with Construction of Long-rail Mill in Pueblo

DENVER - Governor Polis commended EVRAZ North America’s decision to move forward with the construction of the proposed long-rail mill in Pueblo.

“I’m thrilled that the steel mill’s new expansion has passed this important milestone. Pueblo workers have been making the world’s best steel for nearly 140 years, and with this addition, Pueblo’s next generation of steelworkers can count on good-paying jobs well into the future,” said Governor Jared Polis. 

Last September, Governor Polis joined EVRAZ, Xcel Energy, Lightsource BP, and others to announce that they would move forward with the 240 MW solar facility, also known as The Bighorn Solar Project in Pueblo which is a key component of this project’s viability and success. The Governor congratulated the company for making the smart decision to invest in Pueblo.

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