For Immediate Release: December 17, 2002 
Contact: Ken Smith  719.269.8553

RESOURCE ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETS

The Front Range Resource Advisory Council for the Bureau of Land Management will meet January 16 in Canon City.

The meeting will be from 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will include a discussion on several public land management topics including alternative development for the Gold Belt Travel Management Plan.  The public is encouraged to attend and welcome to address the Council at 9:30 a.m. with any comments, concerns, issues or questions.

The Council is composed of 15 members, all local residents, representing a diversity fo public interests and users.  They advise the BLM's Front Range Center Manager and provide recommendations on land management programs and issues.

The meeting will be at the Holy Cross Abbey Community Center, 2951 E. Highway 50, in Canon City.  Anyone needing further information can call the BLM office at 719.269.8500.

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