Announcements

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Colorado, San Luis Valley FO
A BLM wildland firefighter conducts prescribed burn operations to help improve vital habitat for sensitive species in Colorado's San Luis Valley.

Seasonal burns to commence at Blanca Wetlands

The BLM is preparing a prescribed burn at the Blanca Wetlands. The burn is scheduled for between mid-January 2025 and late March 2025 and will be conducted as weather and fuel moisture conditions permit.
Colorado
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BLM, Blue Valley Ranch land exchange in Colorado completed

The Bureau of Land Management has closed on the Blue Valley Ranch land exchange which will increase public access for fishing, hunting, and other recreation in Grand and Summit counties, Colorado.
Colorado, Uncompahgre FO
Photo of campsite at Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area with picnic bench

BLM plans to charge fees in Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area to improve recreation, protect natural resources

Today, the Bureau of Land Management published a Federal Register Notice announcing a plan to charge fees at campsites in the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area. BLM will use the profits to pay for maintenance and improvements at current and future sites. The national conservation area spans Delta, Mesa and Montrose Counties.
Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO
Members of the Rocky Mountain RAC survey resource damage in Chaffee County, Colo.

Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council sets 2025 meeting dates

The Bureau of Land Management’s Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council has set meeting dates for the 2025 calendar year.
Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO
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BLM to charge new fees to benefit Upper Colorado River special recreation management areas

The Bureau of Land Management announced new fees for special recreation management areas managed by the Colorado River Valley and Kremmling Field Offices yesterday in the Federal Register.
Colorado
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Training for wild horse fertility control darting on BLM lands to begin with support from the State

The State of Colorado will provide approximately $100,000 to USDA Wildlife Services to assist BLM Colorado and partner organizations to administer fertility control to wild horses in Colorado in 2025.
Colorado, Colorado River Valley FO
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BLM publishes rule to protect public land, promote public safety in Western Slope

The Bureau of Land Management published a final supplementary rule to protect natural resources and promote public health and safety in the Federal Register today. The rule applies to public lands and BLM facilities managed by the Colorado River Valley Field Office, Grand Junction Field Office, Kremmling Field Office, and Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area. BLM will implement the supplementary rule 30 days after today’s publication.
Colorado, Tres Rios FO
Sheep Point Ramp along the Dolores River in Tres Rios Field Office, CO.

BLM implements recreation decisions for Tres Rios and Gunnison field office public lands

The BLM has finalized a supplementary rule implementing decisions related to travel, day-use areas, camping, and wildlife habitat in the Tres Rios Field Office and the Silverton area of the Gunnison Field Office.
Colorado
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BLM Colorado welcomes new Deputy State Director for Support Services and State Fire Management Officer

BLM Colorado is pleased to announce that Karren Haslam and Tyko Isaacson have joined the team filling key leadership roles at the State Office.
Colorado, Royal Gorge FO
An image of the night sky over Browns Canyon National Monument.

Browns Canyon National Monument recognized as stargazing destination with new Dark Sky Park certification

Browns Canyon National Monument has been certified as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International.
Colorado, Little Snake FO
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BLM seasonal closures in northwest Colorado

BLM seasonal closures in northwest Colorado