U.S. Bureau of Land Management

Planning 2.0 rule made sense, democracy nor the land served

du1-i-syn Planning 2.0, developed over three years with extensive stakeholder input, modernized inefficient 1980s-era planning regulations that drive land use…

March 8, 2017

Local News

La Plata County wants Rep. Scott Tipton to oppose bill on public lands

would give local law enforcement authority on BLM, Forest Service lands

February 28, 2017

Local News

Conditions improve for Spring Creek Basin mustangs

Disappointment Valley’s Spring Creek Basin mustangs and range healthier

February 26, 2017

Local News

Demonstrators demand Sen. Cory Gardner support methane emission rules

than 150 people gather outside senator’s Durango office

February 14, 2017

Local News

Montezuma commissioners endorse King II coal mine expansion

Hesperus mine supports local economy, letter states

February 10, 2017

Local News

Tribes plead with Bureau of Land Management for protection of Chaco

Drilling hurts land, water and people, leaders say

February 2, 2017

Local News

Federal rules on methane emissions may be short-lived

GOP-controlled Congress looks to smother rules set in Obama’s waning days

February 1, 2017

Local News

County wants water, alternative routes considered in proposed mine expansion

comment period ends Feb. 5

January 31, 2017

Regional News

Drilling rights near Chaco Canyon sell for $3M

American, environmentalists delayed sale 3 times

January 26, 2017

Local News

Additional environmental study planned for Hesperus coal mine expansion

II proposal for work on 950 acres to get new environmental probe

January 19, 2017

Local News

BLM official supports development of new Mancos trails

parcels could host hikers, cyclists, horseback riders

January 16, 2017

Local News

Oil and gas lease sale near Chaco Canyon scheduled

three delays, about 840 acres up for auction

January 13, 2017

Local News

Rep. Scott Tipton vote spurs ire from public land supporters

Critics say measure would make it easier to sell federal public lands

January 5, 2017

Local News

Utah trust lands in Bears Ears monument an issue

looks to hold onto education revenue as White House proposes land exchange to protect Bears Ears

January 3, 2017

Local News

Washington approves boundaries for a gas well leasing plan for Montezuma, La Plata counties

dramatically reduced after public comment

December 19, 2016

Local News

Volunteer help wanted at Dolores public lands office

The Dolores public lands office is currently looking for volunteers who have interest in National Forest and BLM public lands…

December 18, 2016

Local News

BLM to use interactive online map for travel-plan comments

system will allow public to view roads, trails in 3 regions

December 8, 2016

Local News

Could Trump derail a regional gas well master lease plan?

Decision affects use of natural and recreational resources

December 5, 2016

Regional News

U.S. overhauls public land-use planning

senator from Wyoming vows reversal once Trump in office

December 1, 2016

Local News

Fort Lewis College students vandalize Native American ruins in Utah

Defacing occurred on college-led trip

November 29, 2016

Local News

Trail closures to protect wildlife begin Thursday in Durango area

Recreational areas closed to protect habitat

November 29, 2016

Local News

Public comment being accepted for heli-skiing proposal near Silverton

exchange would increase heli-ski terrain more than 10,000-acres

November 23, 2016

Regional News

Blogger wants new trial in dispute over BLM public lands

Attorney Michelle Mumford said the trial of Monte Wells was tainted because the judge was friends with a conservation group…

November 17, 2016

Local News

BLM finalizes rule to reduce methane waste

Advocates question Trump’s plans for climate regulations

November 15, 2016