{"id":37230,"date":"2022-11-18T01:44:44","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T08:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/blm-seeks-help-in-case-of-stolen-fence-in-canyons-of-ancients\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T02:36:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T08:36:15","slug":"blm-seeks-help-in-case-of-stolen-fence-in-canyons-of-ancients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/blm-seeks-help-in-case-of-stolen-fence-in-canyons-of-ancients\/","title":{"rendered":"BLM seeks help in case of stolen fence in Canyons of Ancients"},"content":{"rendered":"

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An installed fence was stolen from this area of Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. It was part of the reclamation of an oil and gas pad. (Courtesy of Bureau of Land Management)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

An entire fence that enclosed a reclaimed oil and gas well pad on Canyons of the Ancients National Monument has been reported stolen.<\/p>\n

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking the public\u2019s help with any information regarding the missing fence, said BLM Ranger Tyler Fouss.<\/p>\n

The installed fence, valued at $3,700, was removed from a remote area of the monument in Rincon Canyon, south of County Road G near the Utah border.<\/p>\n

Taken were 80 T-posts, and four 1,300-foot strands of wire. It was reported missing by the contractor in October, and is suspected to have been stolen in the fall or summer. The H-braces were left in place.<\/p>\n

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Fencing installed to reclaim and oil and gas well pad on Canyons of the Ancients was reported stolen. (Courtesy of Bureau of Land Management)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

The fence was part of the reclamation process for a well pad. It prevented cattle from entering the area in order to allow the vegetation to reestablish.<\/p>\n

Fouss said the case has been investigated, but there are no leads. It was posted on the monument\u2019s Facebook page to try to generate tips.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn my career I\u2019ve seen gates stolen, but never an entire fence,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The remote area of the monument is not visited too often, except for cattle ranchers. The fence was private property tied the oil and gas company\u2019s reclamation efforts.<\/p>\n

Those who have any information that may lead to the recovery of this fence should contact the Tres Rios Field Office or the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument Law Enforcement Tip line at (833) 660-5771, or by email at TRFOtipline@blm.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tipsters remain anonymous.<\/p>\n

jmimiaga@the-journal.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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