Press Releases

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Colorado

BLM seeks comments for proposed coal mine lease modification in southwest Colorado

DURANGO, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tres Rios Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposal to modify GCC Energy LLC’s King II federal coal mine lease

Colorado

BLM Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $1.2 million

DENVER – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado today sold 70 parcels totaling 63,268 acres for $1,243,777 inc

Colorado

BLM evaluating mineral sampling proposal in Fremont County

CANON CITY, Colo. – As part of its commitment to healthy and productive landscapes, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on a proposal to s

National Office

American Recreation Coalition Honors BLM Employees with Awards

WASHINGTON – The national non-profit American Recreation Coalition (ARC) this week honored two Bureau of Land Management (BLM) employees from Oregon and Wisconsin for their outstanding efforts

National Office, California

BLM Honors Outstanding Volunteers at 'Making a Difference' Awards Ceremony

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Utah

BLM-Utah Employee Receives National "Making a Difference" Award

Salt Lake City—Bureau of Land Management employee Clay Stewart of southern Utah has received the prestigious “Making a Difference Award” for his contributions to the agency’s Volun

Nevada

Trail Center Announces California Trail Days and 5th Anniversary Celebration

ELKO, Nev. – The California Trail Interpretive Center is celebrating its 5th anniversary during California Trail Days, an annual event that brings pioneer history to life.

Colorado

BLM White River Field Office travel route inventory available for public review

MEEKER, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management seeks the public’s help in reviewing its road and trail inventory for lands managed by the White River Field Office in northwestern Colorado.

Colorado

BLM announces decision for Fourmile-Barbara Whipple trail system

CANON CITY, Colo. – On May 15, the Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office authorized two new, non-motorized trails totaling 1.6 miles in the Fourmile-Barbara Whipple

Colorado

BLM evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals in Garfield and Mesa counties

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

New Mexico

BLM Offers May Outdoor Events

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering five outdoor events in May that will take advantage of southern New Mexico’s weather and natural resources.

Colorado

Firefighters planning prescribed burn in Fremont County this month

CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is planning to conduct a prescribed burn in the Waugh Mountain area, 16 miles north of Cotopaxi City in Fremont County. 

Colorado

BLM approves permit for Silverton Mountain Guides

BLM approves permit for Silverton Mountain Guides

Utah

Adoption Event Featuring Utah's Own Cedar Mountain Horses a Success

SALT LAKE CITY— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Delta Wild Horse and Burro Facility open house adoption featuring wild horses recently gathered from the Cedar Moun

Colorado

BLM accepting public comments on new trail proposal

Gunnison, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Gunnison Field Office is accepting comments on a proposal to construct 20 miles of new, non-motorized trails in the Signal Peak ar

Colorado

Public Lands Foundation recognizes Southwest Resource Advisory Council Sub-group

DOLORES, Colo. - The Public Lands Foundation recognized the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Southwest Resource Advisory Council's (RAC) Tres Rios Master Leasing Plan Area of

Colorado

BLM modifies parcel list for June 2017 oil and gas lease sale

DENVER – The Bureau of Land Management Colorado has removed 20 parcels totaling 27,529 acres in Grand County from its June 8, 2017, oil and gas lease sale.

Colorado

BLM accepting comments on Upper Colorado River management

KREMMLING, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management seeks public input as it begins updating a management plan for about 40 miles of the Upper Colorado River between Parshall and State Bridge.

Colorado

BLM Seeks Nominations to NW Colorado Resource Advisory Council

SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Colorado District is seeking public nominations for six open positions on its Resource Advisory Council.  

Colorado

BLM Seeks Nominations to Southwest Resource Advisory Council

MONTROSE, Colo. - Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced nominations are open for positions on 36 Resource Advisory Councils including the BLM Colorado Southwest Resource Advisory Council.

Utah

BLM Seeks Teacher for Unique Internship Opportunity

MOAB, UtahThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Moab Field Office is offering a summer internship opportunity for teachers who want to learn about paleontology and managing public r

Utah

Horses at Axtell Wild Horse Corrals Quarantined Until Further Notice

Axtell, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Axtell Contract Off-Range Corrals have issued a voluntary quarantine of wild horses at the facility due to an outbreak of upper