Press Releases

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Colorado

No Growth on Northwest Colorado Fires, But Much Work Remains

Meeker, Colo. – Fire managers reported that minimal fire activity occurred on both the Citadel and East Tschuddi Fires on Tuesday.

Colorado

Fire restrictions remain in effect for many BLM areas

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Stage 1 fire restrictions on all lands managed by the BLM Grand Junction and Colorado River Valley Field Offices still remain in effect.

Colorado

BLM lifts fire restrictions in eight southwestern Colorado counties

MONTROSE, Colo.

Colorado

Management of Citadel and East Tschuddi Fires Transitioned to Type 2 Incident Management Team

Meeker, Colo. – Management of the Citadel and East Tschuddi Fires transitioned to the Rocky Mountain Area Incident Management Team B at 6:00 a.m. this morning.

Colorado

BLM Announces Summer Schedule for Gathering Wild Horses and Burros

The Bureau of Land Management today announced its current summer schedule for gathering wild horses and burros roaming Western public rangelands.
Colorado

BLM Colorado Hosting a Second Public Workshop on Filing Mining Claims/Sites

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Due to overwhelming interest, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a second free public workshop to discuss mining claim/site filing requirements from1 p.m.

Colorado

BLM Colorado Hosting a Second Public Workshop on Filing Mining Claims/Sites (07-17-13)

Due to overwhelming interest, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a second free public workshop to discuss mining claim/site filing requirements from1 p.m.

Colorado

Volunteers needed for local climate change pilot project

GUNNISON, Colo.

Colorado

BLM seeks nominations for position on Rio Grande Natural Area Commission

SAGUACHE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking to fill one vacancy on its Rio Grande Natural Area Commission.

Colorado

Improvement work slated to begin July 23 at 27 ¼ Shooting Range

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The popular 27 ¼ Shooting Range north of Grand Junction will be getting $20,000 worth of improvements beginning next week.

Colorado

BLM and Western Seek Public Input on the TransWest Express Transmission Project Draft EIS

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office and the Western Area Power Administration (Western) seek public input on the TransWest Express Transmission Project Draft Environmental Impa

Colorado

Bull Gulch Fire grows to 40 acres, more growth expected

EAGLE, Colo. — The Bull Gulch Fire burning on Bureau of Land Management lands in the remote Bull Gulch Wilderness Study Area has grown to 40 acres.

Colorado

Bull Gulch Fire grows little today

EAGLE, Colo. — Higher humidity today helped moderate fire activity on the Bull Gulch Fire, burning on Bureau of Land Management lands in the remote Bull Gulch Wilderness Study Area.

Colorado

BLM accepting public comment on coal lease application in Delta County

MONTROSE, Colo.

Colorado

BLM Colorado to Host Public Workshop on Filing Mining Claims/Sites

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting a free public workshop to discuss mining claim/site filing requirements from 1 p.m.

Colorado

Firefighters continue to monitor Bull Gulch Fire in Eagle County

EAGLE, Colo. — Firefighters are continuing to closely monitor the 13-acre Bull Gulch Fire on Bureau of Land Management lands in the remote Bull Gulch Wilderness Study Area.

Wyoming

BLM Seeks Public Input on the TransWest Express Transmission Project Draft EIS

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office and the Western Area Power Administration (Western) seek public input on the TransWest Express Transmission Project Draft Environmental Impa

Colorado

Stage I Fire Restrictions Instituted on BLM Public Lands in San Juan County; Remain in Effect in Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, Saguache, and San Miguel Counties

MONTROSE, Colo. – On Wednesday, July 3, the Bureau of Land Management will institute Stage I Fire Restrictions on public lands in San Juan County.

Colorado

BLM Institutes Stage II Fire Restrictions on Public Lands in Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata and Montezuma Counties

MONTROSE, Colo. – On Wednesday, July 3, the Bureau of Land Management will institute Stage II Fire Restrictions on public lands in Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, and Montezuma Counties.

Colorado

BLM Approves Coal Exploration near Paonia

MONTROSE, Colo. – On Friday, June 28, the Bureau of Land Management approved the Sunset Trail Area Coal Exploration Plan to conduct coal exploration activities 11 miles east of Paonia, Colo.

Colorado

Firefighters Reach 100 percent containment of Bull Gulch Fire

CANON CITY, Colo. –Fire crews have completely contained the Bull Gulch Fire. The 76 acre fire is located nine miles northeast of Cotopaxi in Fremont County.

Colorado

Firefighters reach 65% containment on Brush Creek Fire

RIFLE, Colo.