Press Releases
Zapata Falls Campground Closes for Three Days During Volunteer Work
MONTE VISTA, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Zapata Falls campground will be closed May 10 through 12 while Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado build a new user trail.
BLM seeks nominations for eight positions on the Dominguez-Escalante Advisory Council
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.—The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations to fill eight vacancies on its Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Advisory Council.
Volunteers partnering with fire managers to reduce wildfire threat in Fruita
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Volunteers are needed to help reduce fuel for wildfires in the Little Salt Wash in Fruita Saturday, May 4.
USFWS, BLM, USFS Leadership Travel to Pacific Northwest to Discuss Northern Spotted Owl Recovery, Forest Health
As part of the Administration's on-going commitment to improving forest health in the Pacific Northwest, recovering the northern spotted owl, and supporting sustainable economic opportunities for l
Wyoming Resource Advisory Council Meeting Set for May
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming Resource Advisory Council will meet Tuesday, May 21, Wednesday, May 22, and Thursday, May 23, at the Best Western Inn at Lander, 260 Grandview Drive, Lan
Garden Park Fossil Area earns national recognition
CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Garden Park Fossil Area has received an expansion to its National Natural Landmark boundary.
Five Projects Funded to Increase Understanding of the Great Basin
The Great Basin Landscape Conservation Cooperative (GBLCC) is providing more than $198,000 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to fund five projects within the Great Basin.
Final Environmental Impact Statement for Gateway West Transmission Line to be available for Public Review
The Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) analyzing the proposed Gateway West transmission line between Wyoming and Idaho will be published in the Federal Register April 26, the Bureau of Lan
Stockade Fire burns by Pike Stockade
Sanford, Colo. – Firefighters were able to hold the 925 acre Stockade Fire on Monday even with 40 mile per hour wind gusts.
BLM Hosts Open Houses to Discuss Billings Draft Resource Management Plan
On March 29, the BLM Billings Field Office released its draft resource management plan for a 90-day public review and comment period.
BLM Nevada extends deadline for Mojave Southern Great Basin and Northeastern Great Basin RACs Nominations
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is extending the deadline for nominations for ten open positions on its Mojave Southern Great Basin and Northeastern Great Basin Resource Advisory Councils (RACs
Volunteers needed to help complete Bookcliffs Trail
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Volunteers are needed to help complete an important loop-trail in the Bookcliffs north of Fruita May 4 and 5.
BLM Offers Webcast of National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board Meeting
The Bureau of Land Management's National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board meeting April 23-24 in Reno, Nevada, can be viewed via webcast at: www.blm.gov/li
Partners for a Clean New Mexico Launch Statewide Campaign to Combat Illegal Dumping
Santa Fe, New Mexico –With longer days and warmer temperatures, spring is the time of year when there is a noticeable increase in illegal dumping.
BLM Awards 2012 Eric Finstick Award to Dolores Resident
DOLORES, Colo. - Today, the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado State Director Helen Hankins presented Victoria Atkins, Lead Interpretive Specialist at the Anasazi Heritage Center, with the a
BLM Plans Prescribed Burn in Gold Basin
GUNNISON, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Gunnison Field Office is planning a prescribed burn in the Gold Basin area as early as Thursday, Apr.
Fee changes on Upper Colorado River begin May 1, 2013
KREMMLING, Colo. – A new fee structure for floating the Upper Colorado River between Pumphouse and Dotsero will go into effect May 1.
"TRACKING ANCIENT SKYWATCHERS WITH A CAMERA" AT THE ANASAZI HERITAGE CENTER
DOLORES, Colo. – Photographer John Ninneman has faced storms, cold, distance, and darkness during his quest to photograph the accomplishments of the Ancestral Puebloan astronomers.
BLM to Hold Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale on April 17, 2013
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering oil and gas leasing mineral rights on 55 parcels totaling 35,708 acres located on Federal lands in New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
BLM and Boy Scout Troop to clean-up public lands for Earth Day
MONTE VISTA, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s San Luis Valley Field Office is excited to host Boy Scout Troop 286 for a service project to beautify public lands near the San Luis Valley