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BLM Colorado

Colorado's 8.3 million acres of public lands and more than 27 million acres of mineral estate support diverse lifestyles and livelihoods on healthy and working landscapes in Colorado's backyard.

Spotlight News & Announcements

This is a curated collection of featured news items and stories, designed to provide an in-depth look into the daily work at the BLM.

Intro To Night Sky Photography with Kurt Hillman Join us for an inspiring evening with local photographer Kurt Hillman as he shares practical tips and techniques for capturing the night sky. This beginner-friendly presentation will focus on Milky Way and star trail photography using wide-angle lenses. Kurt will walk attendees through the basics, including equipment suggestions, camera settings, and composition strategies, all designed to help you make the most of our dark skies at Canyons of the Ancients
Intro To Night Sky Photography
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Canyons of the Ancients National Monument: Hopi artist cultural demonstration
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BLM to conduct bait trap gather in Sand Wash Basin Herd Management Area
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BLM announces September 2025 sale of oil and gas leases in Colorado
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Wildland fire requires different degree of business management
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BLM Colorado announces two-week public room closure and new location on the Denver Federal Center
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Recreation

Explore recreation opportunities on Colorado's public lands!
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Threatened and Endangered Species

Learn more about Colorado's threatened and endangered species!
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National Conservation Lands

Immerse yourself in Colorado's prized landscapes from congressionally designated wilderness areas to national monuments!
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Colorado WHB Adoption Events

Learn more about upcoming wild horse and burro adoption events in Colorado!
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Wild Horse and Burros

Get out and explore Colorado's three Herd Management Areas, and the Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range!
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Resource Advisory Councils

Want to get involved locally? Learn more about our Resource Advisory Councils!
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Fire Information

View maps of active fires, learn about prescribed burns, or check out other fire related stories in Colorado.
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Frequently Used Sites

Not sure where to go from here? We have a list of sites that are used frequently - from recreation to mining claims and everything...
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Economic Impacts

The public lands managed for multiple use by the BLM contribute significant benefits for Colorado and the nation.
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