Press Releases
BLM releases final environmental assessment on proposed King II coal mine lease modification near Hesperus
DOLORES, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management released the final Environmental Assessment and Decision Record for a lease modification for the King II coal mine near Hesper
BLM issues coal lease modifications at West Elk Mine in southwest Colorado
DENVER – Today the Bureau of Land Management issued two coal lease modifications totaling 1,721 acres at the West Elk Mine, located in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest in Gu
BLM seeks public comments on proposed gravel pit expansion near Durango
DURANGO, Colo. – As part of its commitment to support working landscapes across the West, the Bureau of Land Management’s Tres Rios Field Office is seeking public comments on its environmental
BLM Colorado to offer eight parcels in March oil and gas lease sale
DENVER – In keeping with the Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management will offer eight parcels totaling approximately 2,545 acres in La Pl
BLM Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $337,840
DENVER – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado today sold 23 parcels totaling 22,073 acres for $337,840 inclu
Secretary Zinke Recommends Keeping Federal Lands in Federal Ownership, Adding Three New Monuments
WASHINGTON – Today, in accordance with President Donald J. Trump’s April 26, 2017, Executive Order (EO), U.S.
BLM plans prescribed burns at Baxter Peak and Blanca Wetlands
MONTE VISTA, Colo. – The San Luis Valley Field Office in conjunction with the Interagency Fire Management Unit will be conducting prescribed burns at Baxter Peak and Blanca Wetlands thi
BLM evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals in Royal Gorge Field Office
CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a proposal to offer approximately 22,175 acres of federal oil and gas leases in eastern Co
President Trump and Secretary Zinke Announce Modification to Utah Monuments, Resulting in 5 Unique National Monument Units Totaling More Than 1.2 Million Acres
SALT LAKE CITY –Acting upon the recommendation of U.S.
Seasonal Road Closures begin Dec. 1 in San Miguel, Ouray, Delta and Montrose Counties
MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Uncompahgre Field Office and the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area are implementing annual seasonal road closures beginnin
Winter wildlife closures begin Dec. 1 for select Durango area trails
DURANGO, Colo. – Annual winter closures begin Dec.
BLM winter closures begin Dec. 1 in Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin counties
SILT, Colo. – Annual winter closures to motorized and mechanized vehicles begin Dec.
Seasonal Road Closures begin Dec. 1 in Mesa and Montrose Counties
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Annual winter closures to motorized and mechanized vehicles will go into effect Dec.
BLM’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council meets Dec. 7 in Craig
SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Thursday, Dec. 7 at the Clarion Inn in Craig, 300 S.
BLM Christmas tree permits available in western Colorado
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands are available in Grand Junction, Montrose, Cortez and Durango at the following locations:
BLM Christmas tree permits available in Silt
SILT, Colo. – Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands are available in Silt at the Colorado River Valley Field Office, 2300 River Frontage Road.
BLM to begin Year 2 of the Conger Wild Horse Gather and Research Study
FILLMORE, Utah — The BLM Fillmore Field Office is planning to begin gather operations on Tuesday, Nov