Public Input & Actions

BLM publishes proposed and final rules in the Federal Register and carries out environmental reviews in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Announcing and explaining bureau plans and proposals and providing the public an opportunity to comment on proposed actions is an important part of informed management. We encourage citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that are important to them.
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Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Grand Junction FO
Map of open routes adjacent to Garfield County Road 200

14 miles of routes open to all modes of travel in Garfield County

The BLM Grand Junction Field Office Manager opened 14 miles of BLM-managed routes in Garfield County in the vicinity of Garfield County Road 200 from administrative use only to open to all modes of travel.
Southwest DO
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Tres Rios Field Office plans multiple prescribed burns for fall 2025

The Tres Rios field office will be initiating fall prescribed burns between September and October. The prescribed burns will take place along the West Rim of the Dolores River and northwest of Bayfield.
National Office, Colorado, Montana-Dakotas, New Mexico
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BLM advances environmental assessments for challenged oil and gas leases

BLM is moving forward with supplemental environmental assessments for litigated oil and gas leases in seven states, stemming from legal challenges brought by WildEarth Guardians and other plaintiffs between 2016-2021. 
Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Grand Junction FO
Map of BLM-managed public lands near Gateway, Colorado, that remain closed while crews continue repair work after Turner Gulch Fire.

BLM Colorado reopens some public lands closed for public, firefighter safety

BLM will reopen some public lands in Mesa County after the Turner Gulch wildfire prompted land closures. Some areas remain closed to keep the public, firefighters safe while crews continue to work in the area.
Colorado
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BLM Kremmling Field Office ends Stage 2 fire restriction and implements of Stage 1 fire restrictions

Due to moderation of fire conditions throughout Northwest Colorado, Stage 2 fire restrictions are lifted effective September 11, 2025. Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in effect.
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BLM Colorado lifts land closure in Rio Blanco County

Effective immediately, the Bureau of Land Management has lifted the fire closure for the Lee Fire.
Colorado
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BLM planning annual prescribed burns

The Bureau of Land Management is preparing three prescribed burns northwest of Cañon City, Colo. Burns will take place between late September 2025 and April 2026 as weather and fuel moisture conditions permit.
Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Colorado River Valley FO
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BLM reduces size of land closure in Garfield and Eagle Counties for Derby Fire

Today, the Bureau of Land Management issued a public land closure order to reopen some public lands in Garfield and Eagle Counties that were closed because of the Derby Fire.
Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO
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Tres Rios Field Office to end all fire restrictions

Dolores, Colo. – All current fire restrictions in place have been rescinded effective September 5, 2025, for all public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tres Rios Field Office.
Southwest DO, Gunnison FO
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Gunnison Field Office lowers fire restrictions to Stage 1

Gunnison, Colo. – Stage 2 fire restrictions have been lowered to Stage 1 fire restrictions, effective Friday, September 5 for all public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Gunnison Field Office.
Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO
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Uncompahgre Field Office lowers fire restrictions to Stage 1

Montrose, Colo. – Stage 2 fire restrictions have been lowered to Stage 1 fire restrictions, effective Friday, September 5, for all public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Uncompahgre Field Office.

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