Press Releases
Royal Gorge Fire, Update 10:15 p.m.
Canon City, Colo. – The Royal Gorge Fire is now estimated at 3,800 acres with 0% containment. Origin of fire was south of the Royal Gorge Bridge Park, which is west of Canon City.
Firefighters continue work on Royal Gorge Fire, Highway 50 remains closed west of Canon City
Key Facts as of 12 noon
NAVAJO ELDER TO SPEAK AT THE ANASAZI HERITAGE CENTER
DOLORES, Colo.- James Peshlakai, a Navajo elder, storyteller, teacher and artist who successfully bridges cultural gaps, will share his insights at 1 p.m.
BLM Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Hydraulic Fracturing Rule
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it is extending the public comment period on its proposed revised rule to regulate hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas on publ
BLM Grand Junction draft resource management plan comment period coming to a close
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is scheduled to conclude a 130-day comment period on June 24 for the Grand Junction Field Office draft Resource Management Plan.
BLM Montana-Dakotas Reopens 2013 Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils
The Bureau of Land Management in Montana and the Dakotas announced today that it is reopening the public call for nominations for 23 open positions on its four Resource A
Conditions Are Favorable for Prescribed Burn near Powderhorn, CO
Gunnison, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Gunnison Field Office is planning to begin a prescribed burn for the Indian Creek fuels treatment project later this week.
Volunteers needed to build ATV trail
MONTROSE, Colo. – In recognition of National Public Lands Day, the Bureau of Land Management is looking for volunteers to help build a new ATV trail in the Dry Creek Travel Management Area.
BLM's first wild horse ecosanctuary is open and offering tours this summer
The Deerwood Ranch, the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) first wild horse ecosanctuary, is offering tours this summer.
Fireworks and Exploding Targets Banned on BLM Lands 2013
Effective June 1, 2013, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) prohibits the use of fireworks and exploding targets on all BLM-managed public lands throughout Oregon and Washington.
Agreement signed to conserve sage-grouse on grazing allotments
PORTLAND, Ore. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the U.S.
Crews Respond to Wildfire in Rio Blanco County
CRAIG, Colo. –Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit crews are now responding to a Rio Blanco County, lightning caused wildfire near Willow Creek in the Piceance Basin.
BLM Competitive Coal Lease Sale in Rio Blanco, Moffat Counties Nets $6.39 Million
Lakewood, Colo. – Today the Bureau of Land Management leased a 3,155-acre tract for $6.39 million to Blue Mountain Energy, Inc.
BLM Nevada Volunteer Receives "Making a Difference" National Award
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) presented its prestigious "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Awards at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
BLM Approves Wind Energy Project in Southern California
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved the issuance of a right-of-way grant to Alta Windpower Development, LLC (Alta Windpower) to construct, operate, maintain and decommission a wind ene
BLM Reminds Public of Wildfire Danger
With the Memorial Day Weekend ahead and more people spending time outdoors, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) reminds everyone to be cautious while using fire outdoors.
BLM Defers Winnemucca and Carson City Oil and Gas Sale Until 2014
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada is deferring oil and gas lease sales on the Winnemucca and Carson City Districts until September 2014.
BLM releases draft management plan for 210,000-acre Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.
Rio Grande Natural Area Commission meets May 29 in Alamosa
ALAMOSA, Colo. – The Rio Grande Natural Area Commission will meet Wednesday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rio Grande Water Conservation District office, 10900 East U.S.
BLM Evaluating Five Parcels in Southwest Colorado for Feb. 2014 Lease Sale
DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management announced a two-week scoping period on a proposal to offer five parcels totaling 5,443 acres in San Miguel, Dolores and Montrose counties in its Feb.
Interior Releases Updated Draft Rule for Hydraulic Fracturing on Public and Indian Lands for Public Comment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of the Obama Administration’s all-of-the-above strategy to support safe and responsible domestic energy production, the Department of the Interior today announced th