The Bureau of Land Management manages 245 million acres of federal land, including 8.3 million acres in Colorado. Here in Delta County, these lands include Jumbo Mountain, Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area (NCA), Gunnison Gorge NCA, the Adobe Badlands, and more. Our region’s [...]
This month celebrates the 25th anniversary of the national Roadless Area Conservation Rule, better known as the Roadless Rule. The Roadless Rule protects 58 million acres of backcountry forestlands from development, including road-building and logging. Specifically, these areas: The Roadless Rule [...]
Full moon hikes offer a unique and enchanting way to experience the outdoors. Coupled with the radiant glow of a snow-covered landscape, the experience is nothing short of magical. Interested in experiencing the splendor and awe of full moon hiking for yourself? Join Western Slope [...]
The public comment period for the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Colorado March (Q1) 2026 Oil and Gas Lease Sale is now open. This proposed lease sale includes 103 parcels in Colorado, covering 72,848 acres. This sale is one of the first sales mandated by the administration’s One Big [...]
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands are among the nation’s most iconic open areas of the West, driving tourism, offering refuge for wildlife, and safeguarding innumerable stories of human experiences on the land. Public lands provide residents daily access to nature, clean air and water, and [...]