BLM Reschedules Public Meeting Regarding Tri-State Line Upgrade

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BLM

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Shannon Borders

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management rescheduled the public meeting featuring the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. line upgrade project overview on Monday, Nov. 23, at 5 p.m. at the Dove Creek High School (525 N. Main St.). This public meeting features an overview of Tri-State’s proposal and the BLM’s analysis of an upgrade to the existing transmission line between Montrose and Dove Creek, Colorado.

The public may review the Environmental Assessment and associated documents at http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/district_offices/southwest/TriState230kVRebuild.html.  Written comments regarding the project must be submitted by Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, to the Bureau of Land Management, Attn:  Gina Jones, 2465 S. Townsend Ave, Montrose, CO 81401, via email to blm_co_tristatemnc@blm.gov or by fax to 970-240-5367.

Before including your address, phone number, email address or other personal identifying information in your comment, be aware that your entire comment – including your personal identifying information – may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.


The BLM manages more than 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.