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

BLM Colorado rescinds public land closure in Mesa County

The Bureau of Land Management will reopen public lands in Mesa County that the bureau closed due to the Turner Gulch and Wright Draw Fires on Sept. 26.
Colorado

BLM Kremmling Field Office announces Rescinding of Stage 1 fire restrictions

Stage 1 fire restrictions will be lifted for all public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management Kremmling Field Office
Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Colorado River Valley FO

BLM Colorado reopens more public land in Garfield and Eagle Counties

The Bureau of Land Management has reopened more public lands in Garfield and Eagle Counties that were previously closed due to the Derby Fire. The updated closure order takes effect immediately.
Colorado

BLM Kremmling Field Office announces rescinding of Stage 1 fire restrictions

Due to moderation fire conditions throughout Northwest Colorado, Stage 1 fire restrictions will be lifted for all public lands administered by the Kremmling Field Office within the boundaries of Grand, Eagle, Summit and Larimer counties.
Uncompahgre FO

Uncompahgre Field Office plans for fall Transfer Road prescribed burn

A planned prescribed burn southwest of Olathe, CO along Transfer Road is scheduled between September and October, which aims to reduce hazardous fuels and lower the risk of extreme wildfire behavior.
Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Grand Junction FO

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

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

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

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

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.
Colorado

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.