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National Office

BLM Presents 'Making a Difference' National Volunteer Awards

The Bureau of Land Management today presented its prestigious “Making a Difference" National Volunteer Awards for outstanding volunteer service in 2014 on BLM-managed lands.

Colorado

BLM Northwest Resource Advisory Council meets in Kremmling June. 4

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Thursday, June 4 at the Allington Inn, 215 Central Ave, Kremmling.

Colorado

BLM seeks nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for open positions on 15 Resource Advisory Councils (RACs), which advise the BLM on public land issues.  Thi

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $32.1 Million

DENVER – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold 73 parcels totaling 32,962 acres for $32,140,365 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Colorado

BLM Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $32.1 Million

Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold 73 parcels totaling 32,962 acres for $32,140,365 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Colorado

BLM and Colorado Canyons Association help kids scavenge for knowledge

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

National Office

BLM Recognizes Employees at Awards Ceremony

On behalf of the Bureau of Land Management, BLM Deputy Director Linda Lance today presented awards to agency employees and teams for their exceptional service to the nation as public servants.

Colorado

BLM invites public to share vision for Eastern Colorado RMP

CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office is inviting the public to share their vision for the future of their community and how BLM managed public lands and f

National Office

BLM Extends Deadline for Bids for New Off-Range Pastures To Care for Wild Horses

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has extended to June 2 the deadline for proposals for new off-range pasture facilities that can provide a free-roaming environment for wild horses removed from W

Colorado

BLM Continues Prescribed Burns on West Dolores Rim

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Tres Rios Field Office plans to begin several prescribed burns as early as Monday, May 5, or as conditions allow.

Colorado

Southwest Resource Advisory Council to meet May 8

MONTROSE, Colo.—The Bureau of Land Management’s Southwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Friday, May 8, at the San Juan Public Lands Center (15 Burnett Court, Durango).

Colorado

Final Environmental Impact Statement for TransWest Express

The Bureau of Land Management and Western Area Power Administration today announced the availability of the final environmental review for a 730-mile transmission line project that would deliver up

Wyoming

FEIS Available for the TransWest Express Transmission Project

The Bureau of Land Management and Western Area Power Administration today announced the availability of the final environmental review for a 730-mile transmission line project that would deliver up

Colorado

BLM to host grand opening ceremony on May 7

MONTE VISTA, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management San Luis Valley Field Office will host a grand opening ceremony to welcome the public to their new building on May 7, 2015 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Colorado

BLM Announces Annual Spring Fever Fun Run

CRAIG, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Little Snake Field Office announces the 2nd Annual Spring Fever Fun Day event scheduled for May 16 in the Sand Wash Basin.
 

Nevada

BLM Nevada Welcomes Back Former Ely District Manager John F. Ruhs as Acting State Director

On Monday, the Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office welcomed back John F. Ruhs for a four-month assignment as Acting State Director.

Colorado

BLM Plans Indian Creek Prescribed Burn

GUNNISON, Colo.

Colorado

BLM seeks public comment on proposed wild horse gather plan

MEEKER, Colo.

Colorado

BLM planning prescribed fires on Douglas Mountain in western Moffat County

Craig, CO – The Bureau of Land Management Little Snake Field Office is planning to conduct two prescribed fires the week of April 6 in the Douglas Mountain area 30 miles west of Maybell to reduce t

Colorado

BLM seeks public comment on Homer Deep Unit proposal near De Beque

SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on an oil and gas exploration and development program northwest of De Beque, Colo.