Representatives from Western Excelsior, a large business in Mancos that manufactures rolled erosion control products, are expected in court next week.

The Mancos Town Board drafted a letter last month telling Western Excelsior that it had 30 days to clean up its act after residents complained that it was dumping refuse outside the property, and plumes of sawdust and debris were settling onto their property.

Company representatives are expected to appear in Mancos Municipal Court on Nov. 10 at 5 p.m., said Mancos Town Administrator Andrea Phillips.

Municipal Court Judge Scott Moore will decide the case. Fines could reach $1,000 for each offense.

The letter sent to Western Excelsior on Sept. 12 listed nine offenses.

Phillips said that the business was inspected several times after the letter, which stated that "particulates, waste straw, straw dust, sawdust and other matter" was "emigrating from the Western Excelsior building and grounds. .. and onto the surrounding streets, rights of way and neighboring properties."

"It is up to the judge now," Phillips said.