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Colorado

BLM and USFS Begin Public Scoping for Browns Canyon National Monument Resource Management Plan

CANON CITY, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office, in coordination with the U.S.

Colorado, Northwest DO

Firefighters planning prescribed burns in Moffat County beginning Monday

CRAIG, Colo. – Fire managers from the Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit are planning to conduct two prescribed burns in Moffat County beginning Monday. 

Colorado, Northwest DO, Colorado River Valley FO

BLM signs right-of-way for new Basalt Fire Station

SILT, Colo.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO, Colorado River Valley FO, Little Snake FO, White River FO, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO, Uncompahgre FO, Grand Junction FO

BLM Seeks Nominations to Western Slope Resource Advisory Councils

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for its two Western Slope resource advisory councils.  

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, San Luis Valley FO, Royal Gorge FO, Gunnison FO

BLM Seeks Nominations to Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management Rocky Mountain District is seeking public nominations for two positions on its Resource Advisory Council. 
Colorado, Colorado River Valley FO, Grand Junction FO

Prescribed fire planned Sunday south of Grand Junction

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Colorado River Valley FO

BLM approves Sutey Ranch Plan to Increase Recreational Access to Public Lands

SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it has approved the final plan for managing the Sutey Ranch and Haines parcels in the Roaring Fork Valley. 

Colorado, Northwest DO, Colorado River Valley FO

BLM approves new trails for the Crown Special Recreation Management Area

SILT, Colo.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

Prescribed burns planned south of Montrose

MONOTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office plans to conduct prescribed fires on public lands along Government Springs Road south of Montrose thi

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

BLM evaluates roads and trails in Archuleta, La Plata and Montezuma counties

DOLORES, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office announced a 30-day public scoping period to initiate travel management planning efforts across app

Colorado, Southwest DO

BLM evaluating camping opportunities in Rabbit Valley

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Colorado

U.S. Attorney’s Office Resolves Mineral Trespass Investigation Against Colorado Oil and Gas Company

DENVER – SRC Energy, Inc., a Colorado-based oil and gas company, has agreed to pay $723,236 to resolve mineral trespass allegations regarding two oil and gas wells unlawfully drilled in Weld County

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

Prescribed burns planned near Bayfield

DOLORES, Colo.

Colorado River Valley FO

BLM extends winter wildlife closures in Eagle and Roaring Fork Valleys

SILT, Colo.

Colorado, Northwest DO

BLM’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council meets April 25 in Meeker

SILT, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Thursday, April 25 in Meeker at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds, 700 Sulphur Creek Road.

Colorado, Southwest DO

Prescribed burns planned between Delta and Grand Junction

MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office plans to conduct prescribed fires in Montrose County in the coming weeks when conditions warrant.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

Winter wildlife closures extended through April 30

DURANGO, Colo. – Winter closures for public areas and trails managed by the Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the City of Duran

Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

BLM seeks input on proposed recreation area, trails, and events in Montrose County

MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Uncompahgre Field Office is seeking public comment on the proposed Shavano Gateway Recreation Are

Colorado

BLM Colorado evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public scoping comments on approximately 78,692 acres of public lands proposed for the upcoming September 2019

Colorado, Southwest DO

BLM Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Designation

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) celebrates the ten-year anniversary of the designation of the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation

Colorado, Northwest DO

Prescribed burns planned to reduce hazardous fuels and improve wildlife habitat

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo.

Colorado, Northwest DO

Firefighters planning prescribed burns in Eagle, Grand and Moffat counties this spring

CRAIG, Colo.

Colorado

BLM Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $16,281

LAKEWOOD, Colo – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado today sold five (5) parcels totaling 1,055.15 acres fo

Colorado, Southwest DO, Grand Junction FO

BLM to Host Wild Horse and Burro Adoption in Fruita

FRUITA, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding a wild horse and burro adoption event on March 29 – 30, offering 26 wild horses gathered from the Little Book Cliffs Herd

National Office

Colorado Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La