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Northwest DO

BLM Northwest District Fire and Aviation fire restrictions updated

CRAIG, Colo.

Northwest DO

BLM Releases Final EIS for Blue Valley Land Exchange

KREMMLING, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of La

High Plains DO, Newcastle FO

BLM and Colorado Mesa University to host recreation public outreach meetings in July

Upper Colorado River DO

BLM acquires land to improve recreation and conservation on the Colorado River

Colorado

Royal Gorge Field Office implements fire restrictions on BLM lands in four northern Colorado counties

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

Northwest DO, Colorado, Kremmling FO, Little Snake FO, White River FO

Much of northwest Colorado implementing Stage 2 fire restrictions

CRAIG, Colo.

Northwest DO

UPDATE: BLM fire crews engaging the West fire in northwest Moffat County

CRAIG, Colo. – As of 1 p.m.

Northwest DO

BLM Northwest District Firefighters actively engaging area fires

Craig, Colo.

Northwest DO, White River FO

BLM approves travel plan providing for diverse recreational opportunities and access

MEEKER, Colo.

Northwest DO
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Stage 1 fire restrictions go into effect across northwest Colorado

Stage 1 fire restrictions begin Wednesday, June 16 for BLM administered lands in Grand, Jackson, Eagle, Summit, Larimer, Moffat, and Rio Blanco counties along with the lands in Kremmling, White River and Little Snake Field Offices. 
High Plains DO

Robinson Fire Response Grows as the Fire also Continues to Grow

Buffalo, Wyo. – The Robinson Fire burned off the mountain and into Robinson Canyon and surrounding foothills during the Thursday night high winds that impacted the area.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

Kymm Gresset sworn in as new BLM Rio Puerco Field Manager

Arizona, Gila DO, Colorado River DO, Phoenix DO

Dry conditions trigger increased fire restrictions on BLM lands in Arizona

PHOENIX – Beginning June 11, 2021, due to dry and hot conditions, fire restrictions will be increased from Stage 1 to Stage 2 on Bureau of Land Management lands in the Phoenix Dist

High Plains DO

Casper Field Office and National Historic Trails Interpretive Center to host Artist in Residence

CASPER, Wyo.

National Office

National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board to meet virtually

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado — The Bureau of Land Management’s National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will meet virtually June 30 - July 1, 2021.

Colorado

Phase one of Palisade Plunge trail opens to the public

Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Northwest DO, Rocky Mountain DO, Southwest DO

BLM Seeks Nominations to Colorado Resource Advisory Councils

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for its Northwest Colorado, Southwest Colorado, and Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory

Arizona Strip DO
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BLM conveys public lands for Colorado City Airport use

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Utah, Color Country DO
Color Country District Manager Gloria Tibbetts

Gloria Tibbetts to lead BLM’s Color Country District

CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah has selected Gloria Tibbetts—a seasoned planning and public policy professional with a long history of working in wester

Arizona, Colorado River DO, Phoenix DO
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Fire activity and dry conditions trigger fire restrictions in central and western Arizona

California, California Desert DO

The Bureau of Land Management welcomes new field manager to Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office

National Office
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Interior Department Approves Solar Energy Project in California Desert

Today, the Interior Department announced that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has given final approval to a new solar energy project on public lands in California. The Crimson Solar Project represents an investment of roughly $550 million and has the potential to deliver enough power to energize approximately 87,500 homes. The Record of Decision authorizes Sonoran West to construct a 350-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic facility with a 350-MW energy storage system and the necessary ancillary support facilities to generate and deliver power through the Southern California Edison Colorado River Substation.
Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO

BLM initiates evaluation of travel and camping in Chaffee County

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

Colorado

BLM releases preliminary environmental assessment on state indemnity transfer of lands and mineral rights

DENVER, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management has released a preliminary environmen

Colorado, Southwest DO

Seasonal opening of key Durango wildlife habitat resumes April 16th

Durango, CO