Press Releases
BLM Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Hydraulic Fracturing Rule
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it is extending the public comment period on its proposed revised rule to regulate hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas on publ
BLM Grand Junction draft resource management plan comment period coming to a close
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is scheduled to conclude a 130-day comment period on June 24 for the Grand Junction Field Office draft Resource Management Plan.
Volunteers needed to build ATV trail
MONTROSE, Colo. – In recognition of National Public Lands Day, the Bureau of Land Management is looking for volunteers to help build a new ATV trail in the Dry Creek Travel Management Area.
Conditions Are Favorable for Prescribed Burn near Powderhorn, CO
Gunnison, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Gunnison Field Office is planning to begin a prescribed burn for the Indian Creek fuels treatment project later this week.
Crews Respond to Wildfire in Rio Blanco County
CRAIG, Colo. –Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit crews are now responding to a Rio Blanco County, lightning caused wildfire near Willow Creek in the Piceance Basin.
BLM Competitive Coal Lease Sale in Rio Blanco, Moffat Counties Nets $6.39 Million
Lakewood, Colo. – Today the Bureau of Land Management leased a 3,155-acre tract for $6.39 million to Blue Mountain Energy, Inc.
BLM releases draft management plan for 210,000-acre Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.
Rio Grande Natural Area Commission meets May 29 in Alamosa
ALAMOSA, Colo. – The Rio Grande Natural Area Commission will meet Wednesday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rio Grande Water Conservation District office, 10900 East U.S.
BLM Evaluating Five Parcels in Southwest Colorado for Feb. 2014 Lease Sale
DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management announced a two-week scoping period on a proposal to offer five parcels totaling 5,443 acres in San Miguel, Dolores and Montrose counties in its Feb.
Interior Releases Updated Draft Rule for Hydraulic Fracturing on Public and Indian Lands for Public Comment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of the Obama Administration’s all-of-the-above strategy to support safe and responsible domestic energy production, the Department of the Interior today announced th
BLM Signs Decision Record Finalizing the Ridgway Comprehensive Travel Management Plan
MONTROSE, Colo.
BLM oil and gas lease sale nets nearly $34,000
DENVER – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold two parcels totaling 2,165 acres for $21,828 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.
Northwest Colorado parcels scheduled for upcoming oil and gas lease sales
DENVER – The Bureau of Land Management Colorado is offering four parcels in northwestern Colorado in its August oil and gas lease sale, and reviewing a proposal to offer nine more in its February
Volunteers needed for Transfer Trail maintenance May 18
SILT, Colo. – Volunteers are needed May 18 for the annual Transfer Trail “Open the Trail Day” north of Glenwood Springs.
BLM oil and gas lease sale nets nearly $34,000 (05-09-13)
Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold two parcels totaling 2,165 acres for $21,828 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.
USFS and BLM to hold La Garita Hills analysis public meeting
LA GARITA, Colo - The Rio Grande National Forest’s Saguache Ranger District and Bureau of Land Management’s San Luis Valley Field Office will hold a public meeting concerning the La Garita Hil
Wildfire preparation and prevention workshop set for Glade Park
GLADE PARK, Colo. — Fire officials from a variety of agencies are hosting an informative workshop in Glade Park Tuesday, May 14 at 7 p.m.
BLM NW Colorado advisory council meets May 22 in Grand Junction
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council will meet Wednesday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
BLM Releases Environmental Assessment for November Oil and Gas Lease Sale
CAÑON CITY, Colo.