C.R.S. § 34-51-123
34-51-123. Eminent domain
34-51-123. Eminent domain. Any mine drainage district has the right to accept deeds for rights-of-way and other easements by gift or upon compensation to be paid, and when reasonable compensation for rights-of-way or other essential easements cannot be agreed upon, the district has the power to exercise the right of eminent domain under the statutes of this state.