Press Releases
Palmer Land Trust Recognizes Kalem Lenard with Southern Colorado Conservation Award
CAÑON CITY, Colo. – Local government and community representatives presented Bureau of Land Management Associate Field Manager Kalem Lenard with the Environmental Stewardship Award
BLM announces annual reclamation and sustainable mineral development award winners for 2017
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management today recognized three hardrock mining companies and a recreational organization for advancing the use of sustainable development practices in their work.
BLM invites public to informational meeting on sage-grouse conservation plans
DENVER – The Bureau of Land Management Colorado invites the public to attend an open house Nov.
Public Invited to Attend Meetings to Discuss BLM Planning Efforts
LAS CRUCES, NM - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District is hosting three public meetings to discuss the management and use of public lands, with a focus on the Robledo, Las Uvas, D
BLM Uncompahgre Field Office accepting comments on 2018 Special Recreation Permits
MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office is seeking public comments on 41 commercial Special Recreation Permit (SRP) applications.
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
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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.