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, Colorado River Valley FO

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. This modified order is effective immediately.
Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Grand Junction FO

BLM sells 31-acre parcel of land to Mesa County

The Bureau of Land Management conveyed a 31.1-acre parcel of public land to Mesa County Aug. 25. This land sale was directed by the Clifton Opportunities Now for Vibrant Economic Yields Act passed Jan. 4, 2025.
Colorado

BLM Colorado modifies land closure in Rio Blanco County

The Bureau of Land Management is reopening a portion of public lands in Rio Blanco County while keeping other identified lands closed due to recent activity on the Lee Fire.
Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO

BLM Colorado rescinds public land closure order for Lee Fire

Today, the Bureau of Land Management rescinded the land closure order for BLM-managed public lands in Garfield County because of the Lee Fire. The rescission is effective immediately ...
Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO

BLM Colorado reopens public lands north of Highway 141 near Gateway

Wednesday, the Bureau of Land Management issued a public land closure order to reopen some public lands in Mesa County that were closed because of the Wright Draw Fire.
Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO

BLM issues land closure in Garfield and Eagle Counties for firefighting activities

Today, BLM issued an order closing BLM-managed public lands in Garfield and Eagle Counties because of the Derby Fire. BLM issued the emergency closure to keep the public and firefighters safe.
Colorado

BLM Colorado modifies land closure in Rio Blanco County

The BLM is reopening a portion of public lands in Rio Blanco County while keeping other identified lands closed due to recent activity on the Lee Fire.
Colorado

BLM Kremmling Field Office announces Stage 2 fire restrictions

Stage 2 fire restrictions go into effect August 20, for all public lands administered by the BLM Kremmling Field Office within the boundaries of Grand, Eagle, Summit and Larimer counties.
Colorado

Gunnison Field Office enters Stage 2 fire restrictions

Stage 2 fire restrictions go into effect August 15, 2025, for all public lands administered by the BLM Gunnison Field Office within the boundaries of Gunnison, Hinsdale, Saguache, San Juan, Ouray, and Montrose counties.
Colorado

BLM Colorado modifies land closure in Rio Blanco County

The Bureau of Land Management is reopening a portion of public lands in Rio Blanco county while keeping other identified lands closed due to recent activity on the Lee Fire.
Colorado

Proposed reinstatement of terminated oil and gas leases

Longs Peak Resources, LLC, Las Animas Leasing, Inc., and Bison IV Properties Colorado, LLC, filed a petition for reinstatement of competitive oil and gas leases, located in Las Animas and Weld Counties, Colorado.