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, Northwest DO, Little Snake FO
Photo of historic Browns Park School in Little Snake Field Office, Moffat County, Colorado.

BLM seeks input on proposed sale of Browns Park School land

BLM is seeking public comment on a proposal to sell 2.13 public acres to Moffat County at no less than fair market value to help preserve the historic Browns Park School in northwestern Colorado.
Federal Register Notice: Realty Action: Noncompetitive (Direct) Sale of Public …, Colorado Encyclopedia: Lodore School/Browns Park School
Colorado
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Invitation to participate - Coal exploration License Application in Rio Blanco County

All interested, qualified parties are hereby invited to participate with Blue Mountain Energy, Inc., in this program for the exploration of coal deposits owned by the United States of America in Rio Blanco County.
Invitation to participate - Coal exploration License Application in Rio Blanco …
Colorado
Seasonal wildlife closures help protect sensitive animal species during months critical to mating or survival.

Southwest District seasonal closures

The Bureau of Land Management is issuing a reminder of ongoing and upcoming seasonal road and trail closures in the Gunnison, Tres Rios, and Uncompahgre field offices.
Colorado
Seasonal wildlife closures help protect sensitive animal species during months critical to mating or survival.

Rocky Mountain District seasonal closures

The Bureau of Land Management is issuing a reminder of ongoing and upcoming seasonal road and trail closures in the Royal Gorge and San Luis field offices.
Colorado
To remove the leftover fuels after thinning treatments, wood is gathered into piles and then burned during parts of the year when accidental spread is least likely.

BLM planning prescribed burns in Southeastern Colorado

The Bureau of Land Management is preparing to conduct pile burns in locations managed by the Royal Gorge and San Luis Valley field offices to promote forest ecosystem health and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire.
Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, San Luis Valley FO
BLM fire crews manage a prescribed burn at Blanca Wetlands in Colorado's San Luis Valley in February, 2024.

BLM planning prescribed burns

The Bureau of Land Management is preparing prescribed burn operations at the Blanca Wetlands between November, 2025 and mid-March, 2026, corresponding with favorable weather and fuel moisture conditions.
Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO
Vegetation pile on fire burning surrounded by snow

Series of pile burns planned for Southwest Colorado

The Bureau of Land Management will conduct pile burns in Dolores, La Plata, and Montezuma counties in Southwest Colorado. These pile burns will occur through April 2026.
Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO
Vegetation pile burning surrounded by snow

Pile burning planned near Baldy Mountain

The Bureau of Land Management's Southwest District Office has planned winter pile burns in Ouray County near Baldy Mountain in an effort to reduce hazardous fuels build up.
Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Grand Junction FO
Landscape photo of Palisade Rock in Gateway, Colorado. Public lands in this area are managed by BLM Grand Junction Field Office.

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
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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
Map of public lands that remain closed for safety because of the Derby Fire.

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.

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