Press Releases
Prescribed burning planned in Parker, Ariz., area
Parker, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Lake Havasu Field Office is planning to conduct prescribed burning on the Parker Strip, October 9 through April 1, 2018, a
BLM third quarter oil and gas lease sales hit combined $170.7 million
WASHINGTON – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy dominance, seven Bureau of Land Management state offices generated $170.7 million in bonus bids during their qu
BLM plans pile burns near Mt. Harvard
CANON CITY, Colo - The Bureau of Land Management is preparing to conduct pile burning near Mt. Harvard Estates this winter.
BLM to temporarily close Penitente Canyon for 12 Hours of Penitence race
MONTE VISTA, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management San Luis Valley Field Office is temporarily closing the campground at Penitente Canyon Oct.
BLM invites public to comment on Sage-grouse conservation plans, furthering state collaboration
Given a finding by the U.S.
BLM seeks comments on special recreation permits
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office is accepting public comments on 36 Special Recreation Permit applications.
National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board to Meet in Grand Junction, Colorado
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management’s National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will meet Oct.
BLM Issues Decision for Bull Mountain Unit Master Development Plan
MONTROSE, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Uncompahgre Field Office released the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Bull Mountain Unit Master Development Plan, providing direct
Firefighters planning prescribed fires this fall in Eagle, Garfield, Rio Blanco counties
RIFLE, Colo.
Winter Valley Fire now 100 percent contained
CRAIG, Colo. – The Winter Valley Fire in Moffat County, Colo., is now 100 percent contained at 7,800 acres. Any visible smoke is from interior islands showing minimal creeping behavior.
Temporary closures adjacent to Gunsight Pass Road due to an abandoned mine cleanup
GUNNISON, Colo. – Gunsight Pass Road users will experience short-term, increased truck traffic and temporary closures over the next two months due to an abandoned mine cleanup
Fire officials fighting Winter Valley Fire in northwest Colorado
CRAIG, Colo. – Fire officials are fighting the Winter Valley Fire in Moffat County, Colo.
BLM announces decision for Salida East Recreation Site lease
CAÑON CITY, Colo. – On September 11, the Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office issued a decision to lease the Salida East Recreation Site to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Small parking area to be constructed on Sutey Ranch
SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management plans to begin construction of a small parking area on the east side of the Sutey Ranch parcel the week of Sept. 18.
Volunteers needed for local trail maintenance projects
MONTROSE, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field office invites volunteers to celebrate National Public Lands Day on
BLM releases preliminary alternatives for the Upper Colorado River Recreation Area Management Plan
KREMMLING, Colo.
Wildlife habitat improvement project beginning north of Rifle Gap Reservoir on Cedar Mountain
SILT, Colo.
BLM lifts fire restrictions in northwest Colorado
CRAIG, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is lifting fire restrictions in the Little Snake and White River field offices in northwestern Colorado effective tomorrow, Aug. 9.
Roads and Campgrounds Damaged by Flooding
MOAB, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Canyon Country District is advising people to exercise caution when traveling in the back country, as some roads are damaged