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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
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BLM reopens remaining public lands closed by Ferris Fire

The Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office has rescinded the remaining emergency closure associated with the Ferris Fire, effective July 29.
Colorado
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BLM Gunnison Field Office reduces Elk Fire emergency closure area

Progress on the Elk Fire has allowed the Bureau of Land Management to reduce the emergency closure area on public lands in Gunnison and Hinsdale counties.
Colorado

BLM Plans Piceance-East Douglas/West Douglas Wild Horse Gather

The BLM announced tentative plans to conduct a helicopter-assisted gather of approximately 1,025 excess wild horses within and adjacent to the Piceance-East Douglas HMA/West Douglas HA beginning around Aug. 1, 2026.
Colorado
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BLM Tres Rios Field Office reduces fire restrictions, Ferris Fire closure area

Improved fire weather conditions and near-containment on the Ferris Fire have prompted Bureau of Land Management officials to ease fire restrictions and reopen public lands within the Tres Rios Field Office.
Colorado
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BLM closes specific public lands in Gunnison and Hinsdale counties due to wildfire

The Bureau of Land Management Gunnison Field Office has issued a temporary emergency closure for specific public lands within Gunnison and Hinsdale counties to support wildfire response efforts and protect public safety.
Colorado
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BLM expands public land closures in Ferris Fire area

The Bureau of Land Management has again issued additional temporary emergency closures for specific public lands in Dolores County to support wildfire response efforts and protect public safety.
Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Grand Junction FO
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BLM Colorado modifies land closures in Mesa County for public, fire fighter safety

The Bureau of Land Management is reopening some public lands previously closed to unauthorized entry due to the Snyder Fire in Mesa County, Colo.
Colorado
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BLM expands public land closures in Gold Mountain, Ferris Fire areas

The Bureau of Land Management has issued additional temporary emergency closures for specific public lands in Gunnison and Dolores counties to support wildfire response efforts and protect public safety.
Colorado River DO, Colorado
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BLM Colorado modifies land closures in Mesa County for public, fire fighter safety

The Bureau of Land Management is modifying the closure status of public lands affected by or adjacent to the Snyder Fire in Mesa County, Colo.
Colorado
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BLM Colorado Southwest District Raises Fire Restrictions

Effective July 2, 2026, and until further notice, Stage 2 fire restrictions are in effect on all BLM-administered public lands within the Tres Rios, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison field offices.
Colorado
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BLM closes specific public lands in Ouray and Dolores counties due to wildfire

The Bureau of Land Management has issued temporary emergency closures for specific public lands in Ouray and Dolores counties, effective immediately, to support wildfire response efforts and protect public safety.

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