Press Releases
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bull Gulch Fire grows overnight
CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bull Gulch fire continues to burn nine miles northeast of Cotopaxi in Fremont County.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Royal Gorge Fire at 65 Percent Containment
Cañon City, Colo. – Firefighters continued to make excellent progress yesterday on the Royal Gorge Fire.
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,
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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