Press Releases
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BLM proposes plan to conserve wildlife and manage oil and gas in Colorado
The Bureau of Land Management today announced proposed changes to existing BLM resource management plans to promote conservation of wildlife corridors and priority big game habitat on public lands in Colorado.
Bureau of Land Management and Colorado Mesa University invite public to participate in recreation focused outreach meetings
The Bureau of Land Management and Colorado Mesa University invite you to participate in Southern Nevada recreation focused outreach meetings in August 2024.
Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office under new leadership
The Bureau of Land Management is excited to announce Doug Mayes as the new head of its Royal Gorge Field Office.
BLM releases proposed plan amendment supporting Gunnison sage-grouse recovery
The BLM has released the Gunnison Sage-Grouse Proposed RMP Amendment/Final EIS analyzing habitat management for eight Gunnison sage-grouse populations on BLM public lands across southwest Colorado and southeast Utah.
Dan Ben-Horin begins new role as BLM Uncompahgre Field Manager
Dan Ben-Horin begins in his new role as Field Manager for the Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office in BLM Colorado’s Southwest District.
BLM initiates environmental analysis of the Socorro Solar Energy Project
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input to inform development of an environmental assessment for the proposed Socorro Solar Energy project in southeastern La Paz County.
BLM welcomes new Grand Junction Field Office manager
BLM Announcement: BLM welcomes new Grand Junction Field Office manager
La BLM propone actualizaciones a los planes del área de Grand Junction y del Valle del Río Colorado
La Oficina de Gestión de Tierras publicó una declaración de impacto ambiental suplementaria final que evalúa los cambios propuestos para la gestión de las oficinas de campo del Valle del Río Colorado y Grand Junction.
BLM proposes updates to Grand Junction, Colorado River Valley area plans
The Bureau of Land Management announced a final supplemental environmental impact statement analyzing proposed management changes for the Colorado River Valley and Grand Junction field offices.
BLM proposes renewed protections for Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge
BLM is seeking comments on a proposal to renew restrictions for 4,792 acres of public lands within the Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge.
BLM, Foundation for America's Public Lands to address drought
BLM and the Foundation for America's Public Lands announced a cooperative agreement to improve drought resilience in the Colorado River Basin.
Public input due on draft alternatives for managing greater sage-grouse habitat
Please submit comments on sage-grouse by June 13, 2024.
BLM implements seasonal fire restrictions in central and western Arizona due to increased fire risk
Effective Thursday, June 6, at 8 a.m. seasonal Stage 1 fire restrictions will be implemented on Bureau of Land Management-managed lands in the Colorado River District and Phoenix District.
BLM Colorado encourages recreating responsibly to help prevent wildfires
May is Wildfire Awareness Month, but recreating responsibly to prevent wildfires is key year-round.
BLM Colorado seeks input on Environmental Assessment for Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting public comments on a preliminary Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range.
BLM seeks public comment for September 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Colorado
The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on one oil and gas parcel totaling 120 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale.
Blue Valley Ranch land exchange in Colorado proceeds to next steps
The Bureau of Land Management is completing a proposed land exchange with the Blue Valley Ranch in order to increase public access for fishing, hunting, and other recreation in Grand and Summit counties, Colorado.
BLM announces David Rosenkrance as Assistant Director for Energy, Minerals and Realty Management
The Bureau of Land Management announced today the selection of David Rosenkrance as the Assistant Director for the Energy, Minerals, and Realty Management Program.
BLM ensures fair taxpayer return, strengthens accountability for oil and gas operations on public lands
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to revise the Bureau of Land Mana
BLM acquires 480 acres to manage all of Cheney Reservoir
Lands will protect wildlife habitat and improve recreation
Experienced Wildland Fire Leader Named BLM Alaska Fire Service Manager
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has named Kyle Cowan as the new Deputy State Director of Fire and Aviation in Alaska and Manager of the BLM Alaska Fire Service (AFS).
