Press Releases

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Colorado

Oil and gas lease sale assessments for northwestern Colorado parcels available for public comment (11-15-12)

Today the Bureau of Land Management released two environmental assessments for public review analyzing parcels in Jackson, Larimer, Moffat and Rio Blanco counties proposed to be offered in the May

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $264,854 (11-08-12)

Today the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold 32 parcels totaling 17,026 acres for $264,854 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Colorado

BLM Colorado Uses "Critter Cam" for Wildlife Monitoring (10-22-12)

The Bureau of Land Management, Colorado is sharing some unique photos of wildlife with the public.

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office Posts List of Proposed Parcels for November Oil and Gas Lease Sale (08-10-12)

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office posted the list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., Nov.

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $102,953 (08-09-12)

Today the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold 1 parcel totaling 921.87 acres for $102,953 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Oregon-Washington

Mottice Named Acting State Director

This week, the BLM is proud to announce Mike Mottice as the Acting Oregon/Washington State Director.

Colorado

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

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado will offer one parcel totaling 921 acres during the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., Aug.

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $4.8 million (05-10-12)

Today the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold 30 parcels totaling 28,371 acres for $4.8 million including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Colorado

BLM Colorado oil and gas leasing reform (03-06-12)

Oil and natural gas development on the public’s land and the public’s mineral estate provides an economic driver for Colorado’s economy, with 22,912 Colorado jobs supported by energy and mineral de

Oregon-Washington

BLM Selects New Salem District Manager 2012

Oregon/Washington State Director Ed Shepard announced the selection of Kim Titus as the new Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salem District Manager.

Colorado

BLM Colorado Unveils New Website to Track and Encourage Public Participation in Quarterly Oil and Natural Gas Lease Sales

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office is unveiling a new website to highlight its quarterly oil and natural gas lease sales and create an easy, transparent process to engage the publi

Colorado

Lonny Bagley Hired as BLM Colorado Deputy State Director for Energy, Lands and Minerals

Lonny Bagley started as the Bureau of Land Management Colorado Deputy State Director for Energy, Lands and Minerals on Feb. 27.

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office Posts List of Proposed Parcels for May Oil and Gas Lease Sale (02-09-12)

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office posted the list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., May 10, 2012, at the State Office in

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana Announces January 2012 Oil and Gas Lease Sale Results

Bonus bids at the Bureau of Land Management's January 24 oil and gas lease sale in Billings totaled $35,975,750.

California

Angie Lara Selected as BLM California Associate State Director

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California State Director Jim Kenna today announced the selection of Angie Lara as BLM-California's new Associate State Director.

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $3,260,698.50

Today the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold 43 of 54 parcels offered totaling 31,071 acres for $3,260,698.50 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Colorado

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

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office has posted its list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., Feb.

Colorado

New Fireworks Rules for BLM Colorado Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management is issuing new rules to prohibit the use of fireworks and other explosive devices on all public lands in Colorado.

Colorado

National Public Lands Day Sept. 24: Celebrate your 8.3 million acres of Colorado contributing $6.5 billion and 28,000 jobs to Colorado's economy

Coloradans are well aware how much our quality of life is enhanced by your public lands, administered by the Bureau of Land Management. National Public Lands Day, Sept.

Colorado

BLM Releases Environmental Assessment for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management in Colorado just released an environmental assessment for public comment regarding proposed leases for its quarterly oil and gas lease sale on February 9, 2012.

Colorado

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

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office has posted its list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., Nov.

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $3,018

Today the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold one parcel totaling 820 acres for $3,018 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Colorado

BLM Releases Environmental Assessments for Nov. 2011 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management in Colorado just released several environmental assessments for public comment regarding proposed leases for its quarterly oil and gas lease sale in November.

Colorado

BLM Colorado Safety Tips for Memorial Day Recreation

Get outside and enjoy your public lands this Memorial Day weekend.

Colorado

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

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado posted its list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., August 11, 2011, at the Colorado State Office in Lakewoo