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BLM oil and gas lease sale in Colorado generates nearly $4.9M in revenue

The Bureau of Land Management leased 37 parcels totaling 30,528 acres in Colorado for $4,884,267 in total receipts during a quarterly oil and gas lease sale.
Colorado

BLM seeks initial input for June 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Colorado

A 30-day scoping period has opened to receive public input on the proposed leasing of public land for energy production. Public comment closes January 8, 2026.
Colorado

BLM reduces fees for Christmas trees and firewood permit fees to $1 this holiday season

The Bureau of Land Management has announced a series of holiday affordability measures that will help families save money, enjoy public lands, and support wildfire prevention efforts across Colorado during the 2025–2026 winter season.
National Office, Colorado, Eastern States, Nevada

BLM seeks input for March 2026 sales of oil and gas leases in six states

BLM opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include oil and gas parcels in Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi and Nevada in March 2026 lease sales.
Colorado

BLM announces December 2025 sale of oil and gas leases in Colorado

The sale scheduled for Dec. 9, 2025, will offer 60 oil and gas parcels totaling 50,980 acres in Colorado.
Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO

BLM to sell 880,000 board feet of timber

Starting on Sept. 18, 2025, the Bureau of Land Management will host a sealed bid timber sale in Cañon City, and is planning to sell 880,000 board feet of timber.
National Office, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Eastern States, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming

Interior proposes to rescind Public Lands Rule, restoring balanced, multiple-use management

The Department of the Interior is proposing to rescind the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule.
Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale in Colorado generates over $6.7 million in revenue

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office leased 14 parcels totaling 7,895 acres for $6,730,718 in total receipts for its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.
Colorado

BLM seeks initial input for March 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Colorado

The BLM Colorado State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 103 oil and gas parcels totaling 72,848 acres that may be included in a March 2026 lease sale in Colorado.
Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Northwest DO, Rocky Mountain DO

BLM announces September 2025 sale of oil and gas leases in Colorado

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Sept. 9, 2025, to offer 14 oil and gas parcels totaling 7,896 acres in Colorado.
Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

BLM affirms decisions on plans for oil and gas development in Gunnison County

The Bureau of Land Management issued a final decision approving a supplemental EA for the Bull Mountain Unit Master Development Plan and the Dual Operator 5-Pad Proposal.
Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Northwest DO, Rocky Mountain DO

BLM seeks public comment for December 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Colorado

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include 61 oil and gas parcels, totaling 51,068 acres, in a December 2025 sale.
National Office, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Eastern States, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming

Interior slashes outdated energy regulations to boost economic growth on public lands

The Department of the Interior today announced the formal rescission of 18 obsolete or redundant Bureau of Land Management regulations in a decisive move to advance America’s energy independence and economic vitality.
National Office, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Eastern States, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming

Interior streamlines oil and gas leasing to advance energy independence and economic growth

BLM is committing to faster lease parcel reviews by aiming to complete the entire process within six months. This streamlined approach is expected to increase the availability of onshore federal lands for leasing, reduce bureaucratic delays, and enhance public engagement, while reinforcing national efforts to boost job creation, lower energy costs, and strengthen U.S. Energy Dominance.
Kremmling FO

BLM reminds visitors to recreate responsibly

he Bureau of Land Management’s Kremmling Field Office staff reminds public land users to recreate responsibly, respect gates, area closures and notices.
National Office, Colorado, Montana-Dakotas, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming

Interior will no longer pursue lengthy analysis for oil and gas leasing decisions in seven states

The Department of the Interior will no longer require the Bureau of Land Management to prepare an environmental impact statement for approximately 3,224 oil and gas leases in seven Western states.
National Office, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Eastern States, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming

Department of the Interior moves to restore coal industry

The Department of the Interior is reaffirming its commitment to the Trump administration’s goal of American Energy Dominance with a renewed focus on coal.
Colorado

BLM seeks public comment for September 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Colorado

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include 13 oil and gas parcels, totaling 12,111 acres, in an upcoming lease sale.
Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Southwest DO

BLM releases supplemental analysis of oil and gas development in Gunnison County

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on an enhanced air quality analysis for two oil and gas developments in western Gunnison County.
Colorado

BLM Colorado Resource Advisory Councils announce virtual joint and individual meetings in April

The Bureau of Land Management Northwest, Southwest and Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) will meet jointly, April 2 and individually April 3.
Colorado

BLM seeks initial input for December 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 61 oil and gas parcels totaling 51,068 acres that may be included in a December 2025 lease sale in Colorado.
National Office, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Eastern States, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming

Free mapping program to help Americans navigate BLM public lands

There’s a new tool for recreationists planning visits to public lands. The Free National Mobile Map Package Program allows anyone to access maps so they have the information they need to get outside, even when they are offline
National Office, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming

BLM, USDA Forest Service announce 2025 grazing fees

The federal grazing fee for 2025 remains $1.35 per animal unit month for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.35 per head month for lands managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. 
Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Colorado River Valley FO

BLM welcomes new Colorado River Valley Field Office manager

The Bureau of Land Management Upper Colorado River District welcomes Lisa Dawson as the new field manager for the Colorado River Valley Field Office. Dawson reports for duty as field manager today.
Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, San Luis Valley FO

Seasonal burns to commence at Blanca Wetlands

The BLM is preparing a prescribed burn at the Blanca Wetlands. The burn is scheduled for between mid-January 2025 and late March 2025 and will be conducted as weather and fuel moisture conditions permit.