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Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO
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U.S. Wildland Fire Service Planning Prescribed Burns on BLM Lands

The U.S. Wildland Fire Service is preparing two prescribed burns, scheduled to take place between early October 2026 and April 2027.
Colorado
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BLM Updates Temporary Closure For Emerald Mountain Fuels Work

October 1-20, 2026, portions of Ridge and Rotary trails near Steamboat Springs are closed for fuels reduction work. The Beall Trail is fully reopened.
Colorado
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Prescribed burns planned to reduce wildfire risk across southwest Colorado

The U.S. Wildland Fire Service will conduct multiple prescribed burns this fall across Bureau of Indian Affairs- and Bureau of Land Management-administered lands in southwest Colorado.
Colorado
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Fire restrictions ease in Little Snake Field Office

Seasonal fire conditions have improved enough for the Bureau of Land Management to ease fire restrictions in part of Colorado’s Northwest District, effective Sept. 11, 2026.
Colorado
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Fire restrictions ease across parts of western Colorado

BLM is easing fire restrictions in western Colorado as conditions improve. Colorado River Valley and Grand Junction moved to Stage 1 Sept. 4. White River moved to no additional seasonal restrictions Aug. 31.
Colorado
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BLM adjusts fire-related closures in Gunnison and Uncompahgre field offices

The Bureau of Land Management adjusted temporary emergency fire closures in Colorado’s Gunnison and Uncompahgre field offices, reopening some public lands while reducing a separate closure area.
Colorado
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Beall Trail temporarily closed for forest health treatments near Steamboat Springs

The Beall Trail near Steamboat Springs was temporarily closed on Aug. 25 for collaborative fuels reduction work with the Colorado State Forest Service. The closure is expected to last about two weeks.
Colorado
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BLM reminds Colorado hunters to plan ahead for fall season

BLM Colorado offers tips for hunters preparing for fall season, including licensing and regulations, public land access, fire safety and Leave No Trace practices. Plan ahead and know before you go.
Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Colorado River Valley FO
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BLM Reopens Public Lands in Garfield County After 310 Fire

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado River Valley Field Office has rescinded the emergency closure associated with the 310 Fire, reopening all previously closed lands in Garfield County effective today.
Colorado
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BLM reduces fire restrictions across parts of Colorado

Fire restrictions reduced to Stage 1 on BLM-administered public lands in Colorado: Effective Aug. 18 in the Royal Gorge and San Luis Valley field offices and Aug. 21 in the Uncompahgre and Gunnison field office .
Colorado
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BLM reduces fire restrictions in eastern Colorado

The Rocky Mountain District in eastern Colorado is reducing fire restrictions from Stage 2 to Stage 1 on BLM-administered public lands within the Royal Gorge and San Luis Valley field offices, effective Aug. 18.

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