Press Releases
BLM and Western Seek Public Input on the TransWest Express Transmission Project Draft EIS
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office and the Western Area Power Administration (Western) seek public input on the TransWest Express Transmission Project Draft Environmental Impa
BLM Colorado to Host Public Workshop on Filing Mining Claims/Sites
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting a free public workshop to discuss mining claim/site filing requirements from 1 p.m.
BLM Seeks Public Input on the TransWest Express Transmission Project Draft EIS
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office and the Western Area Power Administration (Western) seek public input on the TransWest Express Transmission Project Draft Environmental Impa
Ox Cart Fire fully contained
VILLA GROVE, Colo. – The 1,152 acre Ox Cart Fire was fully contained yesterday and the last hotshot crew was released.
You Can Help Prevent Wildfires on Your Public Lands
Hot, dry temperatures, lighting and human-caused wildfires have kept BLM Idaho wildland firefighters busy these past few weeks.
Firefighters continue to monitor Bull Gulch Fire in Eagle County
EAGLE, Colo. — Firefighters are continuing to closely monitor the 13-acre Bull Gulch Fire on Bureau of Land Management lands in the remote Bull Gulch Wilderness Study Area.
BLM seeks public comment on Oil and Gas Exploration Project near Whitewater
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on a preliminary Environmental Assessment for an oil and gas exploration project in Mesa County.
Stage I Fire Restrictions Instituted on BLM Public Lands in San Juan County; Remain in Effect in Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, Saguache, and San Miguel Counties
MONTROSE, Colo. – On Wednesday, July 3, the Bureau of Land Management will institute Stage I Fire Restrictions on public lands in San Juan County.
BLM Institutes Stage II Fire Restrictions on Public Lands in Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata and Montezuma Counties
MONTROSE, Colo. – On Wednesday, July 3, the Bureau of Land Management will institute Stage II Fire Restrictions on public lands in Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, and Montezuma Counties.
BLM to Resume Jackson Mountains HMA Gather July 1
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will resume gathering excess wild horses from the Jackson Mountains Herd Management Area (HMA) Sunday, July 1, and is expected to last about two weeks.
Palomino Valley Wild Horse and Burro Center Installs Sprinklers to Mitigate Effects of Heat Wave
In expectation of continued three-digit temperatures this weekend and to address public concerns, the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Palomino Valley Center outside Reno is installing sprinklers
BLM Approves Coal Exploration near Paonia
MONTROSE, Colo. – On Friday, June 28, the Bureau of Land Management approved the Sunset Trail Area Coal Exploration Plan to conduct coal exploration activities 11 miles east of Paonia, Colo.
Firefighters Reach 100 percent containment of Bull Gulch Fire
CANON CITY, Colo. –Fire crews have completely contained the Bull Gulch Fire. The 76 acre fire is located nine miles northeast of Cotopaxi in Fremont County.
Fire restrictions begin June 27 for Garfield County and BLM Colorado River Valley Field Office
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.
BLM seeks public input on forest thinning proposal
CAÑON CITY, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office is asking for public input on a proposal to thin 65 acres of forested land in Fremont County.
Stage II Fire Restrictions in place on BLM lands along the Front Range
CAÑON CITY, Colo.
Stephanie Odell returns to Colorado as new Kremmling Field Manager
KREMMLING, Colo. – Long-time Bureau of Land Management employee Stephanie Odell has arrived in Colorado as the new field manager for the Kremmling Field Office.
Bull Gulch Fire now at 30% Containment, Mop-up Operations Underway
CAÑON CITY, Colo. – Fire crews began mop-up operations today, bringing the fire containment to 30 percent.
Northwest Colorado fire update
CRAIG, Colo. – Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit crews gained containment on some area fires and today continue to battle the Wild Rose and Collins fires.
Bull Gulch Fire now at 80% Containment, Pre-evacuation notices lifted as Mop-up Operations Continue
CAÑON CITY, Colo. –Fire crews continue making good progress on the Bull Gulch Fire.
Crews Expect to Finish Mop-up Stages on Bull Gulch Fire by Tuesday
CAÑON CITY, Colo. –Fire crews continue the mop-up stages on the Bull Gulch Fire. Containment is at 80 percent, full containment is expected by Tuesday night.
BLM Announces Fire Restrictions for New Mexico
With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has implemented a statewide fire restriction order for all BLM-managed public lands in New Mexico.