BLM seeks comments on proposed trail near Crestone
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MONTE VISTA, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s San Luis Valley Field Office is seeking public comment on a proposal to build a 3-mile trail on BLM-managed lands east of Crestone.
“The public lands in the area provide fantastic ‘backyard’ recreation opportunities for locals and visitors alike,” said San Luis Valley Field Manager Melissa Garcia. “We are looking forward to hearing from the community about why the proposed trail is important to them, along with any potential concerns with building it.”
If approved, the trail would be authorized for non-motorized traffic, complementing Crestone’s Trails and Open Space Master Plan. In 2015, recreation activities on BLM-managed lands generated $543 million and supported 4,625 jobs in Colorado.
Mail or hand deliver comments to the BLM San Luis Valley Field Office, Attn: BLM Crestone Trail, 1313 U.S. Hwy 160 E., Monte Vista, CO 81144. You may also send comments via email to blm_co_slvfo_comments@blm.gov (include “BLM Crestone Trail” in the subject line). Comments are most helpful if received by April 21. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should 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, contact Clayton Davey at (719) 849-3935 or via email at cdavey@blm.gov.
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.