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“Locals only” coronavirus closures of Colorado public land may not be legal. But mountain communities say it’s needed for safety.
Colorado's mountain towns say it's not about banning outsiders. But "if you have yet to realize we are in unprecedented times, then you are either not paying attention or are a denier," San Juan County's sheriff says.
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Watchdog faults Bureau of Land Management for sending jobs to Colorado, the West
By The Associated Press Environment Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado issues, like fracking and marijuana, divide the Democratic candidates for president
By Brian Eason Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
U.S. House approves largest Colorado wilderness bill in 40 years. But not everyone is happy.
By Jason Blevins Outdoors Primary category in which blog post is published
BLM withdraws western Colorado land from oil and gas lease sale
By The Associated Press Energy Primary category in which blog post is published
Opinion: The Arkansas River is a vital lifeblood to our recreation economy. It needs protection.
Opinion
Report: Sage-grouse recovery in Colorado, Utah to cost millions and take years
Colorado Parks and Wildlife estimates the bird's population at more than 3,000, primarily in Colorado's Gunnison Basin
BLM boss: Solving wild horse problem will take $5 billion, 15 years
William Perry Pendley says the agency adopted out more than 7,000 mustangs and burros captured last year — the most in 15 years
Trump’s “energy dominance” push changing plans for 3 million acres of Colorado land, local stewards say
State and local agencies -- and more recently, Gov. Jared Polis -- prioritized conservation during years of public input and discussion. Now those objectives are in jeopardy.
Lockheed Martin sniffs around for space in Grand Junction
With recent BLM win, Western Slope city hopes to land a piece of aerospace
BLM signs lease for its headquarters in Grand Junction, stoking concern
The Bureau of Land Management has signed a lease agreement in Colorado to solidify relocation of its headquarters from the District of Columbia.
Bureau of Land Management boss says his past support for public land sales is “irrelevant”
Acting Bureau of Land Management Director William Perry Pendley moved to disavow his longtime advocacy for federal land sales amid continued criticism over his appointment
The Palisade Plunge (and its 6,000-foot descent) will be one of Colorado’s crown jewels
A diverse group of partners has worked for more than a decade to create a 34-mile trail that is destined to be one of the top mountain bike destinations in the country
Trump administration says moving BLM to the West will save money, improve decisions
Environmental groups, however, say it will make the bureau a less important part of President Donald Trump's administration.