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La BLM propone actualizaciones a los planes del área de Grand Junction y del Valle del Río Colorado
La Oficina de Gestión de Tierras publicó una declaración de impacto ambiental suplementaria final que evalúa los cambios propuestos para la gestión de las oficinas de campo del Valle del Río Colorado y Grand Junction.
BLM proposes updates to Grand Junction, Colorado River Valley area plans
The Bureau of Land Management announced a final supplemental environmental impact statement analyzing proposed management changes for the Colorado River Valley and Grand Junction field offices.
BLM proposes renewed protections for Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge
BLM is seeking comments on a proposal to renew restrictions for 4,792 acres of public lands within the Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge.
BLM, Foundation for America's Public Lands to address drought
BLM and the Foundation for America's Public Lands announced a cooperative agreement to improve drought resilience in the Colorado River Basin.
Public input due on draft alternatives for managing greater sage-grouse habitat
Please submit comments on sage-grouse by June 13, 2024.
BLM implements seasonal fire restrictions in central and western Arizona due to increased fire risk
Effective Thursday, June 6, at 8 a.m. seasonal Stage 1 fire restrictions will be implemented on Bureau of Land Management-managed lands in the Colorado River District and Phoenix District.
BLM Colorado encourages recreating responsibly to help prevent wildfires
May is Wildfire Awareness Month, but recreating responsibly to prevent wildfires is key year-round.
BLM Colorado seeks input on Environmental Assessment for Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting public comments on a preliminary Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range.
BLM seeks public comment for September 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Colorado
The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on one oil and gas parcel totaling 120 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale.
Blue Valley Ranch land exchange in Colorado proceeds to next steps
The Bureau of Land Management is completing a proposed land exchange with the Blue Valley Ranch in order to increase public access for fishing, hunting, and other recreation in Grand and Summit counties, Colorado.
BLM announces David Rosenkrance as Assistant Director for Energy, Minerals and Realty Management
The Bureau of Land Management announced today the selection of David Rosenkrance as the Assistant Director for the Energy, Minerals, and Realty Management Program.
BLM ensures fair taxpayer return, strengthens accountability for oil and gas operations on public lands
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to revise the Bureau of Land Mana
BLM acquires 480 acres to manage all of Cheney Reservoir
Lands will protect wildlife habitat and improve recreation
Experienced Wildland Fire Leader Named BLM Alaska Fire Service Manager
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has named Kyle Cowan as the new Deputy State Director of Fire and Aviation in Alaska and Manager of the BLM Alaska Fire Service (AFS).
Gunnison Field Office pauses issuing Special Recreation Permits pending completion of programmatic environmental assessment
GUNNISON, Colo.
Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council Announces 2024 Meetings
In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado's Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council (RAC) is announcing its 2024 meeting dates.
Colorado River Valley Field Office seeks public comment on a proposed “rock-crawling” trail northeast of Silt
The Bureau of Land Management Colorado River Valley Field Office seeks public comment on a proposed 1.2-mile 4x4 vehicle “rock-crawling” trail northeast of Silt.
BLM proposes to transfer uranium mill site to Department of Energy
The Bureau of Land Management is taking public input on an application to permanently transfer approximately 70 acres of BLM-managed land to the Department of Energy.