Press Releases

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Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

BLM seeks input on roads, trails, access on public land in Archuleta, La Plata and Montezuma counties

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office announced today that it is releasing an analysis of a proposed plan to designate and manage roads and trails o

Colorado, Southwest DO

BLM Resource Advisory Council to meet in Montezuma County

Dolores, Colo.

Colorado, Uncompahgre FO

BLM issues decision to improve recreation in Montrose County

MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a decision today to lease approximately 44 acres of public land to Montrose County to develop the Shavano Gateway Recre

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

Canyons of the Ancients National Monument interpretive programming continues this fall

DOLORES, Colo. – Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum in Dolores, CO is holding fall educational activities with a variety of tours and presentations for visitors of a

Colorado, Southwest DO

BLM hosts volunteer events in Mesa County to celebrate National Public Lands Day

Grand Junction, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office invites volunteers to celebrate the 26th annual National Public Lands Day with a variet

Colorado

Prescribed Burn Planned near Sq___ Creek in Saguache County

The BLM and the Rio Grande National Forest are preparing to conduct a prescribed burn, approximately 17 miles west of Saguache, Colorado.
Colorado

Penitente Canyon to Host 5th Annual 12 Hours of Penitence Endurance Race

MONTE VISTA, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management-San Luis Valley Field Office will be hosting the 12 Hours of Penitence Mountain Bike Race on September 14, 2019.

Kremmling FO

Fire restrictions in place in Dice Hill area

KREMMLING, Colo. – Stage 1 fire restrictions begin August 29 for Bureau of Land Management administered lands in the Dice Hill area west of Green Mountain Reservoir.  

Colorado River Valley FO, Grand Junction FO

Fire officials urge caution this weekend

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Southwest DO

Media Advisory: BLM to Transfer Wildland Fire Engine to De Beque Fire Protection District in Colorado

On Thursday, August 22, 2019 the BLM Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire and Aviation Management Unit will formally transfer a wildland fire engine to the De Beque Fire Protection District.
Southwest DO

BLM Provides Equipment to the Egnar Volunteer Fire Department

MONTROSE, Colorado – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southwest Colorado Fire and Aviation Management Unit transferred 10 two-way radios to the Egnar Volunteer Fire Department in San Miguel

Uncompahgre FO

BLM and Forest Service issue decisions on North Fork Mancos oil and gas development proposal

MONTROSE, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Uncompahgre Field Office and the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests issued respective de

Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

BLM and Forest Service issue decisions on North Fork Mancos oil and gas development proposal

MONTROSE, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Uncompahgre Field Office and the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests issued respecti

Colorado

BLM seeks public comment for U.S. Army training proposal

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Royal Gorge Field Office is seeking public comment on a proposal from the U.S.

Colorado

BLM Accepting Comments on Environmental Assessment for Colorado December Oil and Gas Lease Sale

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer six parcels, totaling 4,259 acres in Jackson, Moffat, and Rio Blanco counties at its December 2019 quarterly o

Colorado

Wildfire Burning Southwest of Lake City

GUNNISON, Colo.

Colorado

BLM Begins Public Scoping For Mineral Materials Sale Proposal

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

Colorado

BLM offering free firewood permits in Alpine Loop avalanche paths

GUNNISON, Colo.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

BLM hosting open house in Hesperus on coal proposal in La Plata County

Dolores, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting an open house Aug.

Colorado

BLM Colorado to offer parcels in September oil and gas lease sale

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it will offer 83 parcels, totaling approximately 78,691 acres, in the Sept.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Grand Junction FO

BLM approves additional camping opportunities in Rabbit Valley

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Grand Junction Field Office announced today a Record of Decision (ROD) approving additional camping opportunities

Colorado, Southwest DO

BLM and partners break ground on Palisade Plunge trail

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it will break ground on the Palisade Plunge, a new 32-mile single-track trail, on July 24.