Press Releases

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Colorado, Northwest DO, Southwest DO

Media Advisory: BLM to Transfer Wildland Fire Engine to De Beque Fire Protection District in Colorado

On Thursday, August 22, 2019 the BLM Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire and Aviation Management Unit will formally transfer a wildland fire engine to the De Beque Fire Protection District.
Southwest DO

BLM Provides Equipment to the Egnar Volunteer Fire Department

MONTROSE, Colorado – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southwest Colorado Fire and Aviation Management Unit transferred 10 two-way radios to the Egnar Volunteer Fire Department in San Miguel

Uncompahgre FO

BLM and Forest Service issue decisions on North Fork Mancos oil and gas development proposal

MONTROSE, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Uncompahgre Field Office and the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests issued respective de

Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

BLM and Forest Service issue decisions on North Fork Mancos oil and gas development proposal

MONTROSE, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Uncompahgre Field Office and the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests issued respecti

National Office

DOI to Treat More Than 1.2M Acres this Wildfire Season, Resources Mobilized across the Nation

Washington - With peak wildfire activity predicted in the coming months, the Department of the Interior (DOI) has been working tirelessly to implement preventativ

Colorado

BLM Accepting Comments on Environmental Assessment for Colorado December Oil and Gas Lease Sale

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer six parcels, totaling 4,259 acres in Jackson, Moffat, and Rio Blanco counties at its December 2019 quarterly o

Colorado

Wildfire Burning Southwest of Lake City

GUNNISON, Colo.

California, California Desert DO

Andrew Archuleta to lead BLM California Desert District

Andrew Archuleta has been selected District Manager for the Bureau of Land Management California Desert District

Colorado

BLM Begins Public Scoping For Mineral Materials Sale Proposal

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

National Office

BLM seeks bids for off-range corrals for wild horses and burros

WASHINGTON— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it is seeking contractors to provide corral space for wild horses and burros gathered from public rangelands in

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

BLM hosting open house in Hesperus on coal proposal in La Plata County

Dolores, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting an open house Aug.

Colorado

BLM Colorado to offer parcels in September oil and gas lease sale

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it will offer 83 parcels, totaling approximately 78,691 acres, in the Sept.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Grand Junction FO

BLM approves additional camping opportunities in Rabbit Valley

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Grand Junction Field Office announced today a Record of Decision (ROD) approving additional camping opportunities

Colorado, Southwest DO

BLM and partners break ground on Palisade Plunge trail

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it will break ground on the Palisade Plunge, a new 32-mile single-track trail, on July 24.

Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

Canyonlands Fire Grows to 40 Acres

The Canyonlands Fire grew to 40 acres as of Wednesday evening.
Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

Canyon Lands Fire Reported West of Cañon City

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – Firefighters from the Front Range Fire and Aviation Management Unit, along with local agencies, is working to suppress the Canyon Lands Fire in Fremont County, Color

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

BLM Announces Public Comment Period and Hearing on Coal Proposal in La Plata County

Dolores, Colo. – The U.S.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

BLM Announces Public Comment Period and Hearing on Coal Proposal in Las Animas County

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released a draft Environmental Assessment for public review that evaluates a Lease-by-Application for New Elk Coal Company, L

Colorado, Northwest DO, Little Snake FO

BLM hosting open house in Hayden to discuss expanding access and recreation opportunities

CRAIG, Colo.

Colorado

BLM Colorado evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public scoping comments on approximately 4,259 acres of public lands proposed for the upcoming December 2

Colorado

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Domestic Sheep Grazing Permit Renewals

Gunnison, Colo.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

BLM releases Uncompahgre Field Office Resource Management Plan

MONTROSE, Colo.