Announcements

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Colorado, Southwest DO
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BLM Colorado offers personal use permits to harvest Christmas trees, firewood

The Bureau of Land Management is now offering permits to cut Christmas trees on specified public lands across Colorado until Dec. 24 either online or at most BLM field offices. 
Colorado, Grand Junction FO
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BLM, Mesa County project upgrades well-traveled portion of 18 Road

The Bureau of Land Management and Mesa County are working with the Federal Highway Administration on a project to reconstruct and pave about six miles of 18 Road to improve public safety and access to the North Fruita Desert Special Recreation Management Area.
Colorado, Uncompahgre FO
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BLM establishes new recreation fees for the Uncompahgre Field Office

The BLM has approved a business plan to assess an expanded amenity fee at developed campgrounds in the Uncompahgre Field Office beginning May 21, 2025.
Colorado
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BLM seeks initial input for September 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Colorado

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 13 oil and gas parcels totaling 12,115 acres that may be included in a September 2025 lease sale.
Colorado, White River FO
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BLM plans to burn slash piles across northwest Colorado this winter

BLM plans to burn slash piles across northwest Colorado this winter
Colorado, Southwest DO
Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum

BLM releases final supplementary rule for Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

The BLM has finalized a supplementary rule to protect public health and safety, prevent resource damage, and address recreational sporting activities, camping, travel management, and collecting of geological and biological materials in Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.
Colorado, Colorado River Valley FO
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Pile burning set to begin in Eagle, Garfield, and Summit counties

Fire managers with the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit are planning to begin burning slash piles in the coming weeks on White River National Forest and Bureau of Land Management-administered lands in Eagle, Garfield, and Summit counties.
Colorado, Royal Gorge FO
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 plans seasonal pile burns

The Bureau of Land Management is preparing to conduct pile burns in seven locations within the Royal Gorge Field Office and in three locations within the San Luis Valley Field Office.
Colorado, Southwest DO
Southwest RAC members on August 2024 field tour of Uncompahgre FO ACECs

BLM Southwest Resource Advisory Council to meet November 14

The Southwest Resource Advisory Council will meet on November 14 at the Tres Rios Field Office in Dolores, CO.
National Office, Oregon-Washington
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BLM seeks nominations for nine regional Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for existing and upcoming member vacancies in nine Resource Advisory Councils.
Colorado, Uncompahgre FO
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BLM celebrates 25 years of Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area

BLM Colorado is preparing to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area and Wilderness, established through Public Law 160-76 on October 21, 1999.