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Colorado

New Date for Close of the Comment Period for the Northwest Colorado Greater Sage-Grouse EIS As A Result of the Federal Government Shutdown

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the new date for the close of the comment period for the Northwest Colorado Greater Sage-Grouse Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management

Colorado

BLM Colorado Northwest District hosts Sage-Grouse EIS public meetings

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — The Bureau of Land Management will host public meetings to discuss the Northwest Colorado Sage Grouse EIS.

Colorado

Firefighters Plan Fall Prescribed Burns

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Federal fire officials from the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit are planning three prescribed burns in October.

Colorado

Artists Present Works from Residency in Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

DOLORES, Colo. – A painter, sculptor and cellist who spent a month collaborating with scientists at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument bridging the gap between art and scientific perspe

Colorado

Improvement work continues at 27 ¼ Shooting Range

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Improvements to the  popular 27 ¼ Shooting Range north of Grand Junction are scheduled to be completed Oct. 3. 

Colorado

BLM celebrates National Public Lands Day with event to get people outdoors

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Colorado

San Juan National Forest/BLM Tres Rios Field Office Release Joint Management Plan

DURANGO, Colorado – On Friday, September 20, 2013, the San Juan National Forest and Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office will release a joint Land and Resource Management

Colorado

Volunteers Needed for Trail Construction Effort in Garden Park

CANON CITY, Colo. –Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office are looking for approximately 120  volunteers to assist with

Colorado

BLM to Host National Public Lands Day Events in Royal Gorge Area

CANON CITY, Colo. – Help the Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office celebrate the 20th anniversary of National Public Lands Day by volunteering for a project this fall.

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Director, Helen Hankins Announces Retirement

Lakewood, Colorado -- The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Director, Helen Hankins, will retire September 30, the agency announced today.

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Director, Helen Hankins Announces Retirement (09-10-13)

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Director, Helen Hankins, will retire September 30, the agency announced today.

Colorado

Prescribed Burn near Dove Creek, CO Will Reduce Hazardous Fuels and Improve Habitat

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Tres Rios Field Office is planning to initiate a prescribed burn in the West Rim Pines fuels treatment project area as early as next week.

Colorado

New meeting location for Thursday's BLM Resource Advisory Council meeting in Grand Junction

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Thursday in Grand Junction at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Building,

Colorado

BLM and USFS release draft Northwest Colorado Greater Sage-Grouse EIS

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office Posts List of Proposed Parcels for November Oil and Gas Lease Sale

DENVER­ – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office announced it will offer 10 parcels covering 2,518 acres in the Royal Gorge Field Offices for the quarterly competitive oil

Colorado

BLM to Host First Competitive Auction on Public Lands for Colorado Solar Energy Zones (08-16-13)

As part of the Obama Administration's strategy to spur renewable energy development on public lands and the President’s comprehensive plan to reduce carbon emissions, the Bureau of Land Management

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office Posts List of Proposed Parcels for November Oil and Gas Lease Sale (08-16-13)

Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office announced it will offer 10 parcels covering 2,518 acres in the Royal Gorge Field Offices for the quarterly competitive oil and gas l

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office Announces the New Deputy State Director for Support Services

Lakewood, Colo- the BLM Colorado State Office is pleased to introduce the new Deputy State Director for Support Services, David McCormack.

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office Announces the New Deputy State Director for Support Services (08-09-13)

the BLM Colorado State Office is pleased to introduce the new Deputy State Director for Support Services, David McCormack.

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets nearly $478,845

DENVER – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold three parcels totaling 2,125 acres for $478,845 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Colorado

BLM NW Colorado advisory council meets Aug. 22 in Grand Junction

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council will meet Thursday, Aug. 22 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $478,845

Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold three parcels totaling 2,125 acres for $478,845 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.