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Colorado

BLM seeks nominations to Western Slope Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest and Southwest Colorado districts are seeking public nominations for 10 open positions on their Resource Advisory Councils, which advise the BLM on public l

Colorado

BLM seeks nominations to Front Range Resource Advisory Council

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

Colorado

BLM seeks public comment on Xcel transmission line

MONTE VISTA, Colo.

Colorado

BLM and Forest Service announce 2015 grazing fee

The Federal grazing fee for 2015 will be $1.69 per animal unit month (AUM) for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.69 per head month (HM) for lands managed by the U.S.

National Office

BLM and Forest Service Announce 2015 Grazing Fee

The Federal grazing fee for 2015 will be $1.69 per animal unit month (AUM) for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.69 per head month (HM) for lands managed by the U.S.

National Office

Secretary Jewell Visits New Mexico's Permian Basin to Discuss Efforts to Reduce Methane on Public Lands

On the heels of the Obama Administration’s recently announced 

Colorado

BLM planning to burn slash piles now through Feb. 2015 in Grand County in Mule Creek area

Grand County, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Kremmling Field Office is planning to burn 75 slash piles of lodgepole pine now through February 2015 if weather conditions are favorable.

Colorado

BLM cancels 17 of 19 leases on top of the Roan Plateau

DENVER -- As part of a landmark settlement agreement announced by Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell in November 2014, the Bureau of Land Management today canceled 17 of the 19 leases on top of

Colorado

BLM cancels 17 of 19 leases on top of the Roan Plateau

As part of a landmark settlement agreement announced by Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell in November 2014, the Bureau of Land Management today canceled 17 of the 19 leases on top of the Roan

Colorado

Rio Grande Natural Area Commission meets Jan. 22 in Alamosa

ALAMOSA, Colo. – The Rio Grande Natural Area Commission will meet from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the Rio Grande Water Conservation District, 10900 East U.S. Highway 160, Alamosa.

National Office

Secretary Jewell Statement on President Obama's Strategy to Cut Methane Emissions

Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today issued the following statement on the Obama Administration's goal to cut methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by 40 - 45 percent from 2012 leve

National Office

BLM Director Highlights Agency Accomplishments in 2014

Capping a year of progress for public land priorities, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Neil Kornze today highlighted major accomplishments of the BLM in 2014, including major steps forward

Colorado

BLM starts public comment period on forestry project

CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office wants your input on a proposed project to implement elements of the Colorado Bark Beetle Strategic Plan.

Colorado

BLM plans pile burn to reduce hazardous fuels

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Tres Rios Field Office plans to begin burning slash piles from a hazardous fuels reduction project as early as Monday, Jan.

California

U.S. District Court Issues Final Judgment and Order for Eagle Mountain Land Exchange in Riverside County

The U.S. District Court signed a final judgment and order on Dec. 18 on the Eagle Mountain Land Exchange in Riverside County, ending litigation that has been ongoing since 1999.

Colorado

BLM seeks public comment on proposed fuels reduction project on Basalt Mountain

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposal to reduce hazardous fuels for wildfires along the base of Basalt Mountain north of El Jebel near Spring Park Reservoir.

Colorado

Anasazi Heritage Center closed for holidays

DOLORES, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management Anasazi Heritage Center will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24, through Friday, Dec. 26, as well as Thursday, Jan.

Colorado

A cherished reach of the Upper Yampa River forever conserved and open to the public

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. - Western Rivers Conservancy, the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S.

Colorado

BLM Northwest Resource Advisory Council meets in Grand Junction Dec. 4

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Springhill Suites, 236 Main St in Grand Junction.  

Colorado

BLM winter closures begin Dec. 1 in Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin counties

SILT, Colo. – Annual winter closures to motorized vehicles will go into effect Dec.