U.S. Bureau of Land Management

Local News

Residents voice concern with King II coal expansion

Traffic, water quality and climate change top list of worries

August 2, 2019

Local News

Firefighters burn thousands of acres this year to reduce future wildfire risk

Service aims for 20,000 acres of controlled burning annually

August 2, 2019

Southwest Life

Wilderness Study Areas frozen in time in Southwest Colorado

Recommendations for parcels were made decades ago; recent bills seek to take action

August 1, 2019

Local News

Man who drove Jeep into Dolores River likely won’t be charged

Thompson tried and failed to cross during high water

July 23, 2019

Local News

Gardner: BLM headquarters will move to Grand Junction

80 jobs will move as part of the relocation

July 15, 2019

Local News

Public can comment on proposed expansion of La Plata County coal mine

would extend life of King II for at least 20 years

July 9, 2019

Local News

BLM proposes 30 miles of new mountain bike trails in Silverton

can comment on plan until July 5

June 5, 2019

Local News

BLM launches tip line to report suspicious activity on public lands

Reports sent directly to rangers aims to speed up response time

May 19, 2019

Local News

Whitewater dam release for Dolores River scheduled for Memorial Day weekend

Dolores River will come alive with rapids for at least 10 days

May 19, 2019

Local News

Trails plan aims to put Silverton on map for mountain biking

Proposed system calls for 30 miles of new routes; seen as economic boon

May 13, 2019

Local News

Mud Springs trails day to teach user etiquette

‘Stop, speak and smile’ is one message

May 9, 2019

Local News

BLM proposes new trails, parking in Montezuma County

Springs, Aqueduct, Chutes and Ladders would be improved

April 28, 2019

Local News

BLM proposes trail changes across 100,000 acres in Southwest Colorado

is open for public comment

April 24, 2019

Local News

Landowner appeals decision on County Road 41 case

set for trial in December

April 19, 2019

Local News

Sand Canyon parking more than doubles

County, BLM team up to improve access

April 14, 2019

Local News

Sand Canyon parking more than doubles

Montezuma County, BLM, volunteers team up to improve access

April 12, 2019

Southwest Life

Mountain bikes at heart of Silverton trails debate

Extensive network proposed north of town

April 4, 2019

Southwest Life

Silverton’s ambitious trails plan aims to boost economy

worry fragile high country terrain could be put at greater risk

April 4, 2019

Local News

District Court in Cortez allows Road 41 maintenance

Injunction denied, case against county proceeds to trial

March 31, 2019

Southwest Life

BLM seeks volunteers to build Sand Canyon trail

will link to Sand Canyon

March 29, 2019

Local News

District Court in Cortez allows Road 41 maintenance

Injunction denied, case against county proceeds to trial

March 28, 2019

Local News

BLM seeks volunteers to build Sand Canyon trail

connector trail will link to Sand Canyon

March 27, 2019

Southwest Life

BLM provides roundup of regional projects

Revived resources advisory council gets back to work

March 15, 2019

Regional News

Wanted: More pastures for West’s overpopulated wild horses

A wild horse jumps among others near Salt Lake City. The U.S. government is seeking new pastures for thousands of…

March 11, 2019