Press Releases
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fire restrictions begin June 27 for Garfield County and BLM Colorado River Valley Field Office
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.
Stephanie Odell returns to Colorado as new Kremmling Field Manager
KREMMLING, Colo. – Long-time Bureau of Land Management employee Stephanie Odell has arrived in Colorado as the new field manager for the Kremmling Field Office.
Bull Gulch Fire now at 30% Containment, Mop-up Operations Underway
CAÑON CITY, Colo. – Fire crews began mop-up operations today, bringing the fire containment to 30 percent.
Northwest Colorado fire update
CRAIG, Colo. – Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit crews gained containment on some area fires and today continue to battle the Wild Rose and Collins fires.
Bull Gulch Fire now at 80% Containment, Pre-evacuation notices lifted as Mop-up Operations Continue
CAÑON CITY, Colo. –Fire crews continue making good progress on the Bull Gulch Fire.
Crews Expect to Finish Mop-up Stages on Bull Gulch Fire by Tuesday
CAÑON CITY, Colo. –Fire crews continue the mop-up stages on the Bull Gulch Fire. Containment is at 80 percent, full containment is expected by Tuesday night.
No Growth in Bull Gulch Fire, Now 5% Contained Smoke in Area Largely From Other Fires
CANON CITY, Colo. – Air and ground crews made good progress in fighting the Bull Gulch Fire today and no significant growth in the fire was reported. Containment is now at five percent.
No Growth in Bull Gulch Fire, Mop-up Operations Expected Later Today
CAÑON CITY, Colo. – Air and ground crews are making good progress in fighting the Bull Gulch Fire. No new significant growth from the fire.
Bull Gulch Fire grows overnight
CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bull Gulch fire continues to burn nine miles northeast of Cotopaxi in Fremont County.