Press Releases

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Colorado, Northwest DO, Colorado River Valley FO

BLM approves new trails for the Crown Special Recreation Management Area

SILT, Colo.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

Prescribed burns planned south of Montrose

MONOTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office plans to conduct prescribed fires on public lands along Government Springs Road south of Montrose thi

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

BLM evaluates roads and trails in Archuleta, La Plata and Montezuma counties

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

Colorado

U.S. Attorney’s Office Resolves Mineral Trespass Investigation Against Colorado Oil and Gas Company

DENVER – SRC Energy, Inc., a Colorado-based oil and gas company, has agreed to pay $723,236 to resolve mineral trespass allegations regarding two oil and gas wells unlawfully drilled in Weld County

Wyoming, High Desert DO

BLM reminds public to drive only on existing roads

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – There are hundreds of miles of roads to use when exploring public land in Wyoming.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

Prescribed burns planned near Bayfield

DOLORES, Colo.

Colorado River Valley FO

BLM extends winter wildlife closures in Eagle and Roaring Fork Valleys

SILT, Colo.

Colorado, Northwest DO

BLM’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council meets April 25 in Meeker

SILT, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Thursday, April 25 in Meeker at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds, 700 Sulphur Creek Road.

Colorado, Southwest DO

Prescribed burns planned between Delta and Grand Junction

MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office plans to conduct prescribed fires in Montrose County in the coming weeks when conditions warrant.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

Winter wildlife closures extended through April 30

DURANGO, Colo. – Winter closures for public areas and trails managed by the Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the City of Duran

Colorado

BLM Colorado evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public scoping comments on approximately 78,692 acres of public lands proposed for the upcoming September 2019

Colorado, Southwest DO

BLM Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Designation

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) celebrates the ten-year anniversary of the designation of the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation

Colorado, Northwest DO

Prescribed burns planned to reduce hazardous fuels and improve wildlife habitat

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo.

Colorado, Northwest DO

Firefighters planning prescribed burns in Eagle, Grand and Moffat counties this spring

CRAIG, Colo.

Colorado

BLM Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $16,281

LAKEWOOD, Colo – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado today sold five (5) parcels totaling 1,055.15 acres fo

Utah

BLM-Utah March quarterly oil and gas lease sale nets nearly $7.2 million

SALT LAKE CITY — In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting American energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah quarterly oil and gas lease sal

Colorado, Southwest DO, Grand Junction FO

BLM to Host Wild Horse and Burro Adoption in Fruita

FRUITA, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding a wild horse and burro adoption event on March 29 – 30, offering 26 wild horses gathered from the Little Book Cliffs Herd

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM announces Bullfrog Day-Use Recreation Area available for recreation access

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Lake Havasu Field Office has completed a four-month construction project to replace a failing retaining wall at Bull

National Office

Colorado Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La

Nevada

Nevada Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La

Idaho

Idaho Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La

National Office

Utah’s Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La

Oregon-Washington

Oregon Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La