Press Releases

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Colorado

Steve Leonard selected as new Kremmling Field Manager

KREMMLING, Colo.

National Office

UPDATE: BLM releases public meeting information for proposed Public Lands Rule

WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Land Management has updated its schedule for five public meetings that will provide forums across the country for the public to learn more about the

Tres Rios FO

Derek Padilla sworn in as the BLM Tres Rios Field Manager

DOLORES, Colo. — Derek Padilla was sworn in today as the field manager for the Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office.

Cedar City FO

BLM seeks comments on proposed Star Range Solar Project near Milford

CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments as it begins the

Colorado

Forest Service, BLM Seek Public Comments on Thompson Divide Withdrawal

Delta, Colorado, May 3, 2023 – The USDA Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management are seeking public scoping comments and hosting two public meetings on a requested withdrawal of National

National Office

Bureau of Land Management releases meeting dates for proposed Public Lands Rule

WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced a schedule for five public meetings that will provide forums across the country for the public to learn more a

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

BLM Colorado solar lease bids for more than $200,000

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Rocky Mountain District held a successful lease sale of the De Tilla Gulch solar energy zone at its Cañon City office.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

Royal Gorge Field Office rescinds stage 1 fire restrictions

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office has rescinded stage 1 fire restrictions on all BLM-administered public lands within the boundaries of B

Southwest DO

BLM Southwest District RAC sheep grazing sub-committee to meet May 9

Montrose, Colo.

Southwest DO

BLM plans to conduct prescribed fires on West Dolores Rim and Animas City Mountain

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to conduct two prescribed fire treatments within the Tres Rios Field Office this spring.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

Royal Gorge Field Office enters stage 1 fire restrictions

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office entered stage 1 fire restrictions today due to dry conditions and high fire danger.

Northwest DO, White River FO

BLM to host wild horse adoption at Meeker Mustang Makeover event

MEEKER, Colo.

Rock Springs FO

BLM Rock Springs hosts wild horse adoption event in April

Rock Springs, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is celebrating spring with a wild horse adoption event at the Rock Springs Wild Horse Holding Facility.

Wyoming

BLM approves construction of TransWest Express transmission project

In a significant milestone in the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to modernize America’s power infrastructure in the West and achieve a fully carbon-free electric grid by 2035, the Bureau of

National Office, Wyoming

BLM approves construction of TransWest Express transmission project

In a significant milestone in the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to modernize America’s power infrastructure in the West and achieve a fully carbon-free electric grid by 2035, the Bureau of

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM to hold virtual public information forum on Eagle Eye solar proposal

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. — As part of the Bureau of Land Management’s efforts to build a clean energy future and achieve the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of a carbon pollution

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, San Luis Valley FO

Notice of Competitive Offer for Solar Energy Development on Public Lands in Saguache County, CO

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Rocky Mountain District, Canon City, Colorado, will accept competitive bids to lease public lands for solar energy projects on approximately 1,064 acres in Saguache County, Colorado.
Colorado

BLM to offer 1,064 acres for solar lease auction

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today it is auctioning 1,064 acres of public land for solar energy production in the De Tilla Gulch area of Saguache Cou

National Office

Thomas Heinlein named Bureau of Land Management Assistant Director for National Conservation Lands and Community Partnerships

The Bureau of Land Management today announced the appointment of Thomas (Tom) Heinlein as Assistant Director for the National Conservation Lands and Community Partnerships.

Southwest DO

BLM Southwest District RAC sheep grazing sub-committee to meet April 5

Montrose, Colo.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

BLM plans prescribed burn at Deer Haven

The Bureau of Land Management is preparing to conduct a prescribed burn in the Deer Haven area, approximately 15 miles northwest of Cañon City, south of High Park Road, and west of County Road 69 i

California, California Desert DO

BLM approves Whitewater River Groundwater Replenishment Facility Project