Press Releases

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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.

Colorado

BLM Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $78,985

LAKEWOOD, Colo – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado today sold seventeen (17) parcels totaling approximate

Montana-Dakotas

New Manager to lead Western Montana BLM District

Swearing in ceremony
As BLM State Director
Colorado

Gunnison Field Office Accepting Public Comments for 2019 Special Recreation Permit Applications

GUNNISON, Colo. -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Gunnison Field Office is seeking public comment on nine Special Recreation Permit applications.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Dry conditions trigger fire restrictions on BLM managed lands in Western Arizona

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. - Beginning June 20, fire restrictions will be implemented on Bureau of Land Management lands within the 

National Office

DOI Showcases Climbing Opportunities with Interactive Maps

WASHINGTON – The U.S.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Gunnison FO

BLM Evaluates Roads and Trails in San Juan County

GUNNISON, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Gunnison Field Office announced a 30-day public scoping period to initiate travel management planning efforts across app

Rocky Mountain DO, Gunnison FO

BLM Evaluates Roads and Trails in San Juan County

GUNNISON, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Gunnison Field Office announced a 30-day public scoping period to initiate travel management planning efforts across app

Colorado, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO

BLM releases plan to address sedimentation at North Sand Hills

KREMMLING, Colo.

Colorado, Northwest DO

BLM’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council meets June 13 in Kremmling

SILT, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Thursday, June 13 in Kremmling at the Allington Inn, 215 Central Ave. 

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Record high bid at Honor Farm wild horse and burro adoption

RIVERTON, Wyo. – Fifty-six wild horses and burros gentled by inmate trainers found new homes during the spring adoption at the Wyoming Honor Farm in Riverton.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Grand Junction FO

BLM extends timeframe for seasonal camping fees at Ruby-Horsethief Recreation Area

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Utah, Canyon Country DO

BLM seeks public comment on use of a dead-end road in the Fish Ford area

MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on a proposal to change the designated season of use for a dead-end road in the Fish Ford area.  T