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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
Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

BLM Colorado celebrates Public Lands Day with opening of expanded Phil’s World Trail System

CORTEZ, Colo. – On May 18, 2019, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tres Rios Field Office will celebrate the opening of several miles of non-motorized trails and a new trailhead in th

Colorado, Southwest DO

Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum to host student art exhibition

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting an art and archaeology exhibition at the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum.

Colorado, Southwest DO

BLM Southwest Resource Advisory Council to meet in Grand Junction

MONTROSE, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management’s Southwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Thursday, June 13 in Grand Junction at the BLM Grand Junction Field Office, 2815 H Road, Grand

Colorado

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

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management will offer 18 parcels, totaling approximately 8,223 acres, in the June 27, 2019 quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Colorado

Notice of public period for environment compliance documents

LAKEWOOD, Colo. –In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting American energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management will offer 83 pa

Colorado

BLM and USFS Begin Public Scoping for Browns Canyon National Monument Resource Management Plan

CANON CITY, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office, in coordination with the U.S.

Colorado, Northwest DO

Firefighters planning prescribed burns in Moffat County beginning Monday

CRAIG, Colo. – Fire managers from the Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit are planning to conduct two prescribed burns in Moffat County beginning Monday. 

Colorado, Northwest DO, Colorado River Valley FO

BLM signs right-of-way for new Basalt Fire Station

SILT, Colo.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO, Colorado River Valley FO, Little Snake FO, White River FO, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO, Uncompahgre FO, Grand Junction FO

BLM Seeks Nominations to Western Slope Resource Advisory Councils

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for its two Western Slope resource advisory councils.  

Colorado, Colorado River Valley FO, Grand Junction FO

Prescribed fire planned Sunday south of Grand Junction

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM completes Crossroads OHV Area infrastructure improvements

Recently paved parking area with restroom facility in background.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Colorado River Valley FO

BLM approves Sutey Ranch Plan to Increase Recreational Access to Public Lands

SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it has approved the final plan for managing the Sutey Ranch and Haines parcels in the Roaring Fork Valley.