Press Releases

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Arizona

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

National Office

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

Colorado

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.

Colorado

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.

National Office

BLM invites public to comment on Sage-grouse conservation plans, furthering state collaboration

Given a finding by the U.S.

Colorado

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 Office

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.

Colorado

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

Colorado

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.

Colorado

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

Colorado

Fire officials fighting Winter Valley Fire in northwest Colorado

CRAIG, Colo. – Fire officials are fighting the Winter Valley Fire in Moffat County, Colo.

National Office

BLM Recognizes westerners with rangeland stewardship awards

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.

Colorado

Volunteers invited to wild horse National Public Lands Day project

CRAIG, Colo.

Colorado

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.

Colorado

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.

Colorado

Wild horse gather to begin tomorrow in northwestern Colorado

MEEKER, Colo.

Colorado

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 

Colorado

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. 

Utah

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