U.S. Public Lands Office

Stewards of the Land

What to expect on public lands during the shutdown

Stephanie Webercca Anyone working for the federal government – or as its partner – knows that no two shutdowns are…

October 12, 2025

Local News

Durango-area residents protest cuts to federal public lands workforce

Participants sign cards thanking employees of BLM, U.S. Forest Service

March 4, 2025

Regional News

More than 150 Forest Service workers in Colorado lose jobs

federal agencies have also seen job cuts

February 19, 2025

Local News

Public fears billionaire’s influence in land swap near Pagosa Springs

3,000 sign letter saying Forest Service should not go through with proposed exchange

February 19, 2020

Local News

Durango will revisit whether to allow e-bikes on trails

Department of Interior changed policy, prompting city to consider doing the same

October 1, 2019

Local News

Department of Interior exempts electric bikes from motorized category

policy would allow electric-assisted bicycles on more federal trails

September 26, 2019

Local News

Durango man accused of trying to kill cattle signs plea agreement

Juan County attorney says charges were never politically motivated

April 1, 2019

Local News

Fire danger prompts BLM to close public lands around Durango

follows suit with other federal, state and local agencies

June 15, 2018

Local News

‘Quiet lake’ supporters concerned Lake Nighthorse rules predetermined

Residents say public-input meetings are for show

March 8, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County businesses join public lands petition

Alpacka Rafts, Osprey Packs sign monument letter

February 16, 2018

Local News

Tribes united on restoring Bears Ears National Monument during testimony to Congress

Officials from Utah testified in support of the bill, including a San Juan County commissioner who is Navajo. House Resolution…

February 1, 2018

Local News

Tribes united on restoring Bears Ears

Testimony from tribal leaders dominates hearing on House bill

January 31, 2018

Local News

Federal shutdown ends

Short-term budget passed through Feb. 8

January 26, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County activists protest shrinking of monuments

at Canyons of the Ancients supports Bears Ears

December 10, 2017

Editorials

Canyons cleared: Local monument is safe, but review process has a harmful hidden agenda

Courtesy of Bob Wick, Bureau of Land Management<br><br>Ruined tower, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, BLM Colorado. Hovenweep style Painted…

July 29, 2017

Local News

Interior head suggests reducing Bears Ears National Monument

Mountain Ute tribal member ‘appalled’

June 12, 2017

Editorials

America last: Trump’s actions leave U.S. behind, dismiss input and risk public resources

du1-i-syn By withdrawing from the Paris climate accord, President Trump dismissed the advice of his daughter Ivanka, Secretary of State…

June 3, 2017

Letters to the Editor

It’s propaganda, not fake news

He fears the loss of faith in civilization after the age of Obama, Cameron and Merkel, and entering the age…

June 3, 2017

Editorials

Public Lands Day: A great day to be outside, enjoy and get informed about a threat to public lands

du1-i-syn These lands and the waters that flow through them define the landscape and the people who live here, as…

May 20, 2017

Editorials

San Juan Wilderness: The act, overdue for support and passage by Congress, gets another try

du1-i-syn Introduced in 2009 and last considered by Congress in 2013 – when it passed through the committee process in…

May 10, 2017

Local News

Bennet vows to fight president on immigration, Climate change

Senator visited Durango on two-day tour of state

March 17, 2017

Local News

Bureau of Land Management targets sensitive lands in Southwest Colorado

Improved management sought to prevent damages

March 13, 2016

Local News

Public Lands Day bill sparks criticism of Washington management in Colorado

amendment asserts inadequate fed deference to local uses

February 22, 2016

Local News

Colorado public lands bill could become battleground

as nation watches standoff in Oregon

January 27, 2016