Press Releases

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Colorado

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.

Colorado

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.

New Mexico

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.

Colorado

No Growth in Bull Gulch Fire, Mop-up Operations Expected Later Today

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – Air and ground crews are making good progress in fighting the Bull Gulch Fire. No new significant growth from the fire.

Colorado

No Growth in Bull Gulch Fire, Now 5% Contained Smoke in Area Largely From Other Fires

CANON CITY, Colo. – Air and ground crews made good progress in fighting the Bull Gulch Fire today and no significant growth in the fire was reported. Containment is now at five percent.

Nevada

BLM to Continue Emergency Wild Horse Gather in Southern Area of the Jackson Mountains HMA

The BLM will continue its emergency gather of wild horses in the southern portion of the Jackson Mountains Herd Management Area (HMA) following a court ruling Wednesday.

Colorado

Bull Gulch Fire starts in Fremont County

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

Colorado

Bull Gulch Fire Update

CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bull Gulch fire, burning north of Highway 50 on BLM-managed lands, has grown to 50 acres.

Colorado

BLM Institutes Stage One Fire Restrictions in Gunnison, Hinsdale and Portions of Saguache Counties

MONTROSE, Colo. – On Monday, June 24, the Bureau of Land Management will begin Stage One fire restrictions within the Gunnison, Hinsdale and portions of Saguache counties.

Colorado

Bull Gulch Fire grows overnight

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bull Gulch fire continues to burn nine miles northeast of Cotopaxi in Fremont County.

Colorado

BLM seeks public comments on proposed vegetation treatments south of Rifle

SILT, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management office in Silt now seeks public comment on proposed vegetation treatments south of Rifle to improve wildlife habitat and reduce fuel loads. 

Colorado

BLM to lift Emerald Mountain closures this weekend

Craig, Colo.

Colorado

Fire restrictions initiated for BLM lands along Colorado's Front Range

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – Last week the BLM’s Royal Gorge Field Office began Stage 1 fire restrictions.

Colorado

BLM seeks comments on preliminary oil and gas drilling analysis

DEL NORTE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management San Luis Valley Field Office is seeking public input on the preliminary environmental assessment for the proposed San Francisco Creek #1 Well.

Colorado

Royal Gorge Fire is 100 Percent Contained

Cañon City, Colo. – Today, fire crews finished mopping-up the fire perimeter. The Royal Gorge Fire is 100 percent contained as of 6 p.m. this evening.

Colorado

Royal Gorge Fire at 65 Percent Containment

Cañon City, Colo. – Firefighters continued to make excellent progress yesterday on the Royal Gorge Fire.

Eastern States

September Oil and Gas Lease Sale Scheduled at Bureau of Land Management Eastern States Office

The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM ES) office will hold a quarterly, competitive oil and gas lease sale on September 12, 2013, at the BLM ES office located at 7450 Boston Boulevard,

Eastern States

Meadowood Bike Trails New Opportunities on the Horizon

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area has been undergoing some major changes in the mountain bike arena.

New Mexico

BLM Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement and Preferred Alternative for SunZia Southwest Transmission Line Project

Santa Fe, NM - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is releasing a Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS) that provides a comprehensive analysis of potential environmental impacts for the

Nevada

Results of BLM Nevada Oil and Gas Lease Sale 6/14/2013

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) generated $862,183 during its quarterly oil and gas competitive lease sale held in Reno on June 11, selling 33 parcels that comprised 53,923 acres.

Colorado

BLM Reopens Comment Period for Proposed Commercial Oil Shale Regulations

WASHINGTON – In order to facilitate greater review by the public and key stakeholders, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it is reopening the public comment period for propose

Colorado

Highway 50 reopens and Evacuations lifted at Royal Gorge Fire

Cañon City, Colo. – Fire officials announced this evening that U.S. HWY 50 was reopened as of 8 p.m.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Shares the Purpose and Need Statement for Western Oregon Planning Effort

To enhance the transparency and increase public involvement in the western Oregon planning process, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is releasing the Purpose and Need statement for the Resource

Colorado

Royal Gorge Fire reaches 20 percent containment

Key Facts as of 8:30 p.m.