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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.

National Office

Interior Department Announces Initial Steps to Strengthen Federal Energy Valuation Rules, Expand Guidance on Federal Coal Program

The DOI releases a draft proposed federal regulation by ONRR governing the valuation of federal oil and gas, and federal and American Indian coal resources, as well as expanded guidance on the production of coal BLM on public lands.
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.

Colorado

December Rio Grande Natural Area Commission Meeting Canceled

MONTE VISTA, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Rio Grande Natural Area Commission meeting scheduled for Friday, Dec. 12 in Alamosa has been canceled due to schedule conflicts.

Colorado

Secretary Jewell, Governor Hickenlooper Announce Landmark Settlement for Colorado's Roan Plateau that Balances Conservation, Oil & Gas Development

DENVER, Colo.– Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today joined Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and U.S.

National Office, Colorado

Secretary Jewell, Governor Hickenlooper, Colorado Congressional Delegation Announce Landmark Settlement for Colorado's Roan Plateau that Balances Conservation, Oil & Gas Development

Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today joined Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and U.S.

National Office

BLM Employees Recognized for Outstanding Public Engagement Efforts in 2014

In recognition of their exceptional work to enhance public appreciation of our public lands, two Bureau of Land Management (BLM) employees were honored with the BLM's "Excellence in Interpretation

Colorado

BLM seeks nominations for two positions on the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Advisory Council

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.—The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations to fill two vacancies on its Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Advisory Council.

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office Posts Sale Notice for February Oil and Gas Lease Sale

DENVER – The Bureau of Land Management Colorado will offer 39 parcels totaling 28,079 acres during the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., Feb.

Colorado

Crews could begin burning slash piles above El Jebel tomorrow

SILT, Colo.