U.S. Bureau of Land Management

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 16, 2019

Local News

New trails ready to ride, hike at Phil’s World

cutting, tour set for Saturday

May 15, 2019

Outdoors

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

BLM proposes new trails, parking in Montezuma County

Springs, Aqueduct, Chutes and Ladders would be improved

April 27, 2019

Local News

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

is open for public comment

April 27, 2019

Local News

BLM provides roundup of regional projects

Revived resources advisory council gets back to work

March 12, 2019

Local News

BLM releases report on special management areas

Management plan amendment focuses on 17 areas

February 22, 2019

Local News

BLM advisory group to meet in Dolores

will have chance to comment

February 19, 2019

BLM Ranger Fouss is named acting manager of Canyons of Ancients

manager for visitor center and museum also hired

February 12, 2019

Local News

Interior Secretary Zinke defends legacy as he leaves

Interior secretary faces ethics investigations

January 4, 2019

High School Sports

Nearly half of the Nordic skiing trails at Vallecito Reservoir could remain closed this winter

agencies deadlocked about fee system

October 31, 2018

Local News

Grand Canyon uranium ban upheld

1 million acres around national park protected, but Trump could lift ban

October 22, 2018

Local News

Agencies to close 25 abandoned mines on Alpine Loop

Project aims to keep people out, avoid injuries

September 29, 2018

Judge rejects suit to remove Gunnison sage grouse protection

Colorado lawsuit sought to remove bird’s status as ‘threatened’

September 28, 2018

Local News

BLM advisory group returns, updated with Trump goals

Changes met with skepticism from some members

September 25, 2018

Local News

Fire starts on BLM land south of Mancos

Officials are allowing fire to burn for natural benefits

July 13, 2018

High School Sports

Challenge of Silverton Mountain’s heli-ski expansion denied

Interior appeals board says local groups have no standing to challenge

July 4, 2018

Dolores pub hosts upcoming shows

and international acts offer summer fun

July 3, 2018

BLM announces new district manager

Connolly meets public in Dolores and Durango

July 3, 2018

Local News

BLM investigates illegal trail built in Turtle Lake area

rogue route connects with mountain bike system

June 29, 2018

Local News

Horse Park Fire near Disappointment Valley scorches 1,240 acres

A larger Type 2 firefighting unit took over on Tuesday, and more crews are working to suppress the fire, said…

May 29, 2018

Wildfire season gets going over Memorial Day weekend

Evacuations ordered for two fires, but residents allowed to return

May 28, 2018

Local News

BLM announces fire restrictions for San Juan County

Smoke continues to drift near U.S. Highway 160 after a brush fire near Towaoc in April.Stephanie Alderton/The Journal The Bureau…

May 24, 2018

Agriculture

Wild horse, burros can be adopted on the internet BLM opens an ‘Online Corral’

The Bureau of Land Management has created an “Online Corral” that allows people who would like to adopt a wild…

May 21, 2018