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2011 Press Releases

BLM Seeks Comments on Development of Regulations for Competitive Leasing of Solar and Wind Energy on Public Lands (12-29-11)

BLM Front Range Resource Advisory Council meets Jan. 18 in Canon City

Clementson Accepts Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office Management Position

Public Meeting on Supplement to the Draft Solar Programmatic EIS Scheduled (12-21-11)

BLM Issues Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Guidance (12-27-11)

Azhocar Joins Bureau of Land Management Leadership Team (12-13-11)

Motorized travel restrictions on Wolford Mountain begin Dec. 15 (12/12/11)

BLM Seasonal Road Closures in Effect Immediately within the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area (12/09/11)

BLM accepting public comment on coal lease application in Rio Blanco County (12/09/11)

BLM seeks public comment on natural gas pipeline proposal south of Rifle (12/08/11)

Federal Agencies Announce Initial Step to Incorporate Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Measures into Land Management Plans (12/08/11)

BLM Review of Triple B Wild Horse GatherFinds Overall Safe Practices, but Cites Incidents of Aggressive Handling

BLM Accepts Comments for the August 2012 Oil and Gas Lease Sale for SW Colorado (12/07/11)

Secretary Salazar Announces New Appointments to Colorados BLM Front Range Resource Advisory Council (12-07-11)

Northwest Colorado BLM lands proposed for upcoming oil and gas lease sales available for review 12-05-11

BLM extends comment period for draft Colorado River Valley Resource Management Plan 12-02-11

Rio Grande Natural Area Commission meets Dec. 14 in Alamosa - 12/01/11

Volunteers Needed for the 112th Annual Christmas Bird Count - 12/01/11

BLM seasonal road closures in effect in Grand Junction area - 12/01/11

BLM winter closures begin Dec. 1 in Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin counties - 11/30/11

BLM Northwest Resource Advisory Council Meets Dec. 1 in Gateway - 11/22/11

BLM Accepts Comments on a Proposed Transmission Line - 11/21/11

BLM Accepts Comments on the La Plata County Land Conveyance for the Grandview Multi-Event Center - 11/18/11

BLM to host volunteer appreciation evening - 11/17/11

Western Colorado Christmas Tree Permits Available

BLM Accepts Comments on Special Recreation Permits

New alliance to coordinate trail management in Grand Valley

AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Salazar Highlights 18 Backcountry Areas Deserving Congressional Protection as Conservation Lands or Wilderness

BLM Colorado State Office Posts List of Proposed Parcels for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Secretary Salazar Announces New Appointments to Western Colorado BLM Resource Advisory Councils

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $3,260,698.50

Recreation-related Fees Waived for Veterans Day Weekend at the Gunnison Gorge Wilderness

PIECES OF THE PUZZLE HOHOKAM EXHIBIT AT BLM ANASAZI HERITAGE CENTER

BLM Completes 2011 Travel Route Modifications at the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

BLM Uncompahgre Resource Management Plan Advisory Group to Meet

Salazar Announces Final Approval for Christo’s Over The River Art Installation in Colorado Bureau of Land Management Issues Record of Decision

BLM and US Forest Service Christmas tree Permits Available

BLM seeks comments on oil and gas development proposal near Whitewater

Interior Releases Updated Roadmap for Solar Energy Development

BLM Grand Junction accepting comments on 13 Commercial Special Recreation Permits

Grand Junction specialist honored for decade of weed eradication

New San Luis Valley Field Office Manager

BLM seeks public comment on campground fee proposal

Prescribed burns on Roan Plateau and south of Silt planned tomorrow

New Fireworks Rules for BLM Colorado Public Lands

Southwest Resource Advisory Council to Meet

BLM issues final decision for Little Snake management plan

BLM Approves USGS Core Sampling Project in the North Delta OHV Area

Western Colorado mining camp added to National Register of Historic Places Oct. 22 celebration planned in Gateway

October Front Range Resource Advisory Council Meeting Canceled

BLM management plan meetings scheduled in Grand, Jackson counties

Bears Ears Prescribed Fire Planned This Week

BLM Announces Fall-Winter Wild Horse and Burro Gather Schedule

BLMs Directors Challenge Initiative Will Enhance Volunteer Opportunities on Western Rangelands

Expansion of parking at Lunch Loop Trailhead begins Oct. 10

BLM Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area to host two socio-economic workshops this month

BLM Colorado River Valley management plan meetings begin this week

BLM Seeks Input on Two Federal Coal Lease Modifications

BLM to Repair Slate River Banks Near the Oh Be Joyful Campground

Denver Botanic Gardens Curator Speaks at BLMs Anasazi Heritage Center

Rio Grande Natural Area Commission to Meet

National Landscape Conservation System Releases 15-Year Management Strategy

BLM begins a Public Comment Period for the Draft Environmental Assessment for the Fairplay Mining Proposal

BLM seeks public comment on revised Upper Colorado River fee adjustment proposal

Several Prescribed Burns Planned This Week on National Forest System Lands

BLM Establishes Team to Review Recently Completed Triple B Gather in Nevada

National Public Lands Day Sept. 24: Celebrate your 8.3 million acres of Colorado contributing $6.5 billion and 28,000 jobs to Colorado’s economy

Dunkelberger Appointed as BLM Acting Manager

Fort Carson and Pinon Canyon Area Withdrawal Extended

BLM Holds Public Lands Investigations Days for Delta, Montrose and Olathe Students

Public Input Needed for Coal Exploration License

BLM Finishes Spring Creek Wild Horse Gather

Mica Mine Trail Project Planned for National Public Lands Day

BLM releases two draft land use plans for northwestern Colorado

BLM Institutes Land Closure for Horse and Public Safety During the Spring Creek Gather

BLM Observation Days at Spring Creek Wild Horse Gather Delayed Due to Weather

Dry Park Prescribed Burn Planned for Today - September 14, 2011

BLM Offers Recently Gathered Wild Horses for Adoption

BLM Hires Local Youth to Close Routes to Protect Cultural Sites and Natural Resources

Local Volunteers Celebrate National Public Lands Day

BLM seeks input on proposed pipelines in western Garfield, Rio Blanco counties

BLM’s Bangs Canyon receives high marks in recent visitor survey

BLM accepting public comment on coal exploration license in Rio Blanco County

BLM seeks comments on grazing permit renewals

BLM Sets Meeting of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board for October 13-14 in Arlington, Virginia

BLM Seeks Public Input for Slash Chipping on Animas City Mountain

INTERAGENCY FALL PRESCRIBED BURN PROGRAM BEGINS IN SOUTHERN COLORADO

Media Advisory: BLM Hosts Press Conference during Spring Creek Wild Horse Gather

BLM Schedules Observation Days to View Spring Creek Wild Horse Gather

North Desert Clean-up Planned for National Public Lands Day

Local Volunteers Celebrate National Public Lands Day

BLM hosting site visit of lands being considered for leasing

BLM accepting public comment on land transfer to Colorado Mesa University

BLM Southwest Resource Advisory Council to Meet

BLM to gather Piceance-East Douglas wild horses in September

BLM Releases Environmental Assessment for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Firefighters managing Sawmill Fire west of Maybell

Two projects slated to improve habitat on the Roan Plateau

BLM Colorado State Office Posts List of Proposed Parcels for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $3,018

BLM Royal Gorge Field Office Lifts All Fire Restrictions

Fire managers continue to monitor Cosgrove Fire

Oh Be Joyful Campground Emergency Closure Order Lifted

Cosgrove Fire burning in remote area north of Grand Junction

BLM Signs Environment Assessment for Jackson Land Acquisition

New Signs and Maps Lead Visitors through Sand Canyon, East Rock Creek and Rock Creek

BLM seeks nominations for the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Advisory Council

BLM’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council Meets Aug. 18 in Craig

BLM Issues Decision for Spring Creek Wild Horse Gather

BLM Modifies Fire Restrictions in Custer, Fremont, Huerfano, Las Animas, Pueblo and Teller Counties

Bridge Emergency Closure Order Issued near The Gate Campground

Rio Grande Natural Area Commission to Meet

BLM seeks public comment on natural gas well development proposal south of New Castle

BLM releases Over The River final environmental impact statement for public review

Kannah Creek Fire contained

Kannah Creek Fire doesn’t grow, full containment expected tomorrow

Canyons of the Ancients National Monument Expands and Manages More Archeological Sites

Fire activity expected to increase this afternoon on Kannah Creek Fire

BLM hosting community meetings on scenic values

Firefighters work Kannah Creek Fire this evening

Firefighters on-scene of Kannah Creek Fire SE of Grand Junction

Dragon Trail Environmental Assessment Available for Public Comment

BLM Announces Strategy to Conserve Sage-Grouse and Protect Habitat

Public Shooting Range closed Saturday Morning July 30

Crampton Fire / Bear Peak Fire

BLM to Engage State, Local, and Tribal Governments in Bipartisan Wilderness Agenda

New Volunteer and Partnership Coordinator in Grand Junction

Emerald Mountain to be closed July 24 for mountain bike race

Violators Cited for Off-Route Travel on BLM Lands

BLM Hosts a Public Meeting on Proposed Land Withdrawal at Fort Carson, Piñon Canyon

Bio Control Insect Released to Manage Russian Knapweed

Local Youth Learn about Natural and Cultural Resources

Work continues on fuel reduction project north of Carbondale

BLM Front Range Resource Advisory Council to meet

BLM seeks public comment on natural gas well-development proposal southeast of Silt

Environmental Assessment for Piceance-East Douglas Wild Horse Gather Available for Public Comment

BLM Issues Coal Lease Assessment for Public Review

Three tons of marijuana growing equipment and supplies dumped on BLM lands near Rifle

BLM seeks input on proposed pipeline in western Colorado and eastern Utah (with map)

Fire Season in Southwest Colorado Starts over the Holiday Weekend

No fireworks or campfires allowed in Fremont County over Fourth weekend

BLM Considers Potassium Prospecting and Exploration Application Near Egnar

Hot temperatures increasing fire danger for Fourth weekend

BLM grants permit for cave tours during NSS convention

BLM temporarily closes damaged Dominguez Canyon trail

Public Safety Guides Collaborative Improvements in Bridgeport Area

BLM Announces Wild Horse and Burro Gather Schedule for Summer 2011

Media Fire Information Hotline Up and Running for 2011 Fire Season

Colorado Off-Highway Vechicle Coalition 11th annual OHV Workshop: Saturday Field Session at Texas Creek OHV Trailhead

BLM to initiate Stage 2 fire restrictions

BLM Seeks Input for Grazing Analysis

Proposal would convey BLM land to City of Glenwood Springs

BLM seeks additional nominations for its Northwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council

BLM initiates Stage 1 fire restrictions

Call for Front Range Resource Advisory Council nominations reopened

Fire Restrictions on BLM Lands

Oh Be Joyful Campground Emergency Closure Order Issued

Seasonal BLM roads open in Grand County, caution urged

McInnis Canyons Mygatt-Moore Quarry Gives Up Fossil Clues

Oxbow Mine Lease Decision Signed allowing Continuity of Operations

BLM Releases Environmental Assessments for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Ute Indians Host Grand Junction "Mini" Powwow

BLM Taking Public Comment on Ruby-Horsethief Recreation Plan

BLM welcomes new law enforcement officer

BLM Colorado Safety Tips for Memorial Day Recreation

Low-flying aircraft to be visible as wildlife habitat project begins

SACRED IMAGES AUTHOR TO SIGN BOOKS AT ANASAZI HERITAGE CENTER

Mud Springs Campground Opening May 28

Water gel helps reclaim 300 acres

BLM Northwest Resource Advisory Council Meets June 9 in Kremmling

Zapata Falls Campground Opens June 6

Southwest Resource Advisory Council to Meet

BLM Grand Junction Seeks Campground Host

Fire restrictions lifted on BLM lands within counties along the Front Range

BLM Asks Horse Riders to Avoid Little Book Cliffs Range

Environmental Assessment Available for Public Viewing and Comment

BLM Needs Public Help for Vandalism Investigation

BLM Colorado State Office Posts List of Proposed Parcels for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $543,813

BLM accepting comments on possible cave management actions

BLM Celebrates 25th Anniversary for Colorado Wild Horse Inmate Program

Fire restrictions lifted on BLM lands within northern Colorado counties

BLM to Swear In New District Manager and Ranger

BLM Uncompahgre Resource Management Plan Advisory Group to Meet

BLM Seeks Public Input on Proposed Gateway South Transmission Line Project in Wyoming, Colorado and Utah

Firefighters Plan Spring Prescribed Burn Thursday May 5

BLM State Director Opens Local Solar Array to Public

Trail work in McInnis Canyons NCA

Power Line Upgrades in McInnis Canyons NCA Begin Next Week

2011 Fee-Free Days Set for BLM-Administered Public Lands

BLM seeks comments on the Gunnison Gorge Landscape Health Assessment

Media Advisory: BLM to Hold Forum on Hydraulic Fracturing in Natural Gas Production

Oxbow Mine Lease Modification EA available; $15 million in federal royalties, 335 mine jobs affected

PRESCRIBED FIRE PLANNED FOR AREA

Burns planned this spring in Eagle, Garfield counties

Trashing BLM Grand Junction Budgets

BLM Extends Public Input and Comment Period for Dominguez-Escalante NCA

BLM Front Range Resource Advisory Council to meet

BLM initiates Stage 1 fire restrictions

BLM To Hold Public Meetings in Rifle and Meeker

BLM and DMEA Celebrate Earth Day with Local Solar Tour

BLM Begins New Look At Oil Shale Plans

BLM to hold Public Hearing and Scoping Meeting on Proposed Spring Creek Wild Horse Gather

BLM Enters Into Memorandum of Understanding with Disabled Sports USA

Volunteers needed for Hubbard Mesa Clean-up

BLM to Hold Forum on Hydraulic Fracturing in Natural Gas Production

Firefighters Plan Spring Prescribed Burns

BLM Urges Recreational Users to Stay the Trail

AGENCIES FOCUS ON CURRENT AND POTENTIAL WILDFIRE ACTIVITY FOR THE COLORADO FRONT RANGE

BLM to Hold Regional Forums on Hydraulic Fracturing in Natural Gas Production

Fertility Drug Contributes to Wild Horse Population Control

Bureau of Land Management, Colorado collaborate to advance efficient geothermal development

BLM Moves Forward to Offer Lands for Geothermal Leasing Near Gunnison

Steve Beverlin Selected to Serve as Colorado Service First Coordinator

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $887,000

BLM seeks nominations for western Colorado resource advisory councils

BLM Seeks Nominations for Colorado Resource Advisory Councils

Scoping Meeting on Land Transfer for Grand Junction Airport Runway Project

27 ¼ Road Shooting Range closed Saturday Morning

BLM Colorado Honors LouAnn Jacobson with 2010 Stewardship Award

BLM Colorado Presents Joyce Frost with Volunteer of the Year Award (03-15-11)

BLM accepting comments on cave group's tour proposal (03-14-11)

BLM Colorado Presents Hartman Rocks User Group with Volunteer of the Year Award

Paleontological Find on BLM Lands (03-04-11)

BLM Colorado State Office Posts List of Proposed Parcels for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale (03-02-11)

BLM and Forest Service Recognize Volunteer for 500 Hours of Service (3-1-11)

BLM Restores Guidance for Managing Lands with Wilderness Characteristics as Part of Multiple-Use Mission (2-25-11)

Public Comments Sought for Two Single-Track Trail Proposals in the Montrose Area (2-25-11)

BLM Accelerates Fundamental Reforms to Wild Horse and Burro Management (2-24-11)

BLM Uncompahgre Accepting Comments on Special Recreation Permits (02-24-11)

Oil and Gas lease sale assessments available for public comment (02-22-11)

BLM completes two ARRA projects in northern Colorado (02-16-11)

BLM to Hold Joint Resource Advisory Council Meeting Feb. 23-25 in Salida (2-10-11)

BLM to take comprehensive look at wild horse management in White River Field Office (2/09/11)

BLM Uncompahgre Field Office Releases August Oil and Gas Lease Sale Draft Environmental Assessment for Public Comment (02-08-11)

BLM Uncompahgre Resource Management Plan Advisory Group to Meet (2-8-11)

BLM to Host Public Hearing and Scoping on Piceance Wild Horse Gather (CORRECTION) (02-07-11)

BLM Uncompahgre Resource Management Plan Advisory Group to Meet (01-28-11)

Two incidents of abandoned horses concern BLM specialists (01-26-11)

BLM Colorado moves forward on two coal leases in the North Fork Valley (01-21-11)

Open house meetings to be held for proposed transmission line through northwestern Colorado (01-21-11)

Smoke to be visible from work protecting Pitkin County communication site (01-21-11)

BLM Colorado | The BLM is seeking comments on a Programmatic Vegetation Treatment environmental assessment (01-20-11)

New Advisory Council Sets Meeting Dates (01-20-11)

BLM Uncompahgre Resource Management Plan Advisory Group to Meet (01-14-11)

BLM Front Range Resource Advisory Council to meet (01-10-11)

Bureau of Land Management Gunnison Field Office Hosting Public Scoping Meeting for Hartman Rocks Recreation Area (01-10-11)

BLM Gunnison Field Office Announces 2011 Cross-Country Ski Season at Hartman Rocks (01-06-11)

BLM Seeks Public Input on Proposed TransWest Express Transmission Line Project in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada (01-04-10)

Town of Carbondale and BLM team up for $160,000 grant (01-04-11)

BLM burning slash piles in Fremont County (01-03-11)