BLM to Hold Public Hearing Regarding Use of Motorized Equipment for Wild Horse Management in Colorado

Organization:

BLM

Media Contact:

Christopher B Joyner, BLM Public Affairs Specialist

MEEKER, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management will hold a public hearing to discuss the use of motorized vehicles in administration of wild horses in Colorado from 6 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 31 at the Meeker Interagency Office, 220 E. Market St.

The BLM conducts a statewide public hearing to obtain public comment on the use of any motor vehicles in wild horse management. Motorized equipment is used for accomplishing a number of management objectives such as trapping operations, transporting to holding and monitoring.

The public will have an opportunity to speak. The BLM welcomes written copies of public statements or written comments. Before including your address, phone number, email address or other personal identifying information in your comment, be aware that your entire comment – including your personal identifying information – may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

For more information, please visit us online at http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/wrfo.html


The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.