BLM sells 31-acre parcel of land to Mesa County
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — The Bureau of Land Management conveyed a 31.1-acre parcel of public land to Mesa County Aug. 25. This land sale was directed by the Clifton Opportunities Now for Vibrant Economic Yields Act passed Jan. 4, 2025.
“The BLM identified this land as available for disposal because it’s difficult to manage and has little opportunity for the public to access. It’s rewarding to know that this land will benefit the community of Clifton and the county,” said BLM Grand Junction Field Manager Stacey Colón.
The parcel is located between I-70 and the Grand Valley Canal near Clifton. The Bureau of Reclamation used the land from 1908-2024 for canal operations before transferring it to BLM.
Per the CONVEY Act, the BLM sold the land to Mesa County at fair market value as appraised by the Department of the Interior’s Appraisal and Valuation Services Office. The funds will be held in a Federal Land Disposal Account under the custody of the BLM for in-state use.
For more information, please contact BLM Grand Junction Field Office at 970-244-3000.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.