Colorado
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BLM has announced an emergency closure of certain public lands in Gunnison and Saguache Counties to motorized vehicles. Click the link above to learn more.
Posted: January 30, 2008
The Grand Junction Field Office has published a Notice of Intent to make a Draft Amendment/Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Grand Junction Resource Management Plan (RMP). The planning area consists of 198,000 acres of public land in Mesa and Montrose counties. Click the link above to learn more. Posted: December 20, 2007
Public Meetings
BLM – Southwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council (RAC)
May 20, 2008, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Holiday Inn Express, 1391 S. Townsend Ave, Montrose CO
August 8, 2008, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Chipeta Sun Lodge, 304 S. Lena, Ridgway CO
November 14, 2008, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fred Field Western Heritage Center, 275 S. Spruce Street, Gunnison CO
The Southwest Colorado RAC will meet to discuss issues that could concern travel management and recreation. Specific issues on the agenda for the meeting will be supplied when they become available. The meeting will be open to the public and time will be allotted for public comment. For additional information, please contact Barbara Sharrow, BLM Ucompahgre Field Manager at (970) 244-3097.
BLM – Northwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council (RAC)
May 22, 2008, 8am – 3pm
Citizen’s Hall, 124 10th St., Steamboat Springs
August 21, 2008, 8am – 3pm
Chamber of Commerce, 203 Park Avenue, Kremmling
December 4, 2008, 8am – 3pm
TBA
The Northwest RAC has scheduled a series of public meetings to discuss topics including recreation and travel management. All meetings are open to the public and will allot time for public comment. For further information, please contact Jamie Connell, BLM Glenwood Springs Field Manager, at 970-947-2800 or David Boyd, Public Affairs Specialist, at 970-947-2832.
State Resources...
The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council
NOHVCC is a national body of OHV recreation enthusiasts that develops and provides a wide spectrum of programs, materials, and information to individuals, clubs, associations, and agencies in order to further a positive future for responsible OHV recreation.
Recreational Trails Program
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a Federal Highway Administration program. RTP funds come from the Federal Highway Trust Fund and are available to States to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both non-motorized and motorized recreational trail uses. Each State administers its own program. You can contact your state RTP Administrator to find out what trail projects are being funded in your state and how to apply for project funding.
United States Forest Service
Many National Forests provide excellent OHV riding opportunities. For this reason, we have provided a list of U.S. Forest Service employees in charge of trails or resource management in each National Forest in your state. It's a good idea to familiarize yourself with these individuals, as they can be a great resource for information. It is especially important right now, since the Forest Service is in the process of implementing its November 2005 Travel Management Rule which requires each National Forest to designate those roads, trails, and areas that are open to motor vehicle use. Once this designation process is complete and a Motor Vehicle Use Map is published, no OHV use will be allowed off of designated routes. Therefore it is extremely important for the public to be engaged in this process.
| Colorado National Forests |
Forest Office Address |
Forest Contact |
Telephone |
| Arapaho |
240 W. Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526 |
Roger Tarum |
970-498-1211 |
| Comanche National Grassland |
2840 Kachina Drive
Pueblo, CO 81008 |
Barbara Timock |
719-553-1400 |
| Grand Mesa |
2250 Highway 50
Delta, CO 81416 |
Tom Condos |
970-874-6600 |
| Gunnison |
2250 Highway 50
Delta, CO 81416 |
Tom Condos |
970-874-6600 |
| Pawnee National Grassland |
240 W. Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526 |
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| Pike |
2840 Kachina Drive
Pueblo, CO 81008 |
Barbara Timock |
719-553-1400 |
| Rio Grande |
1803 West Highway 160
Monte Vista, CO 81144 |
Christie Achenbach |
719-852-5941 |
| Roosevelt |
240 W. Prospect Road,
Fort Collins, CO 80526 |
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| Routt |
2468 Jackson Street,
Laramie, WY 82070 |
Nancy Veres |
307-745-2300 |
| San Isabel |
2840 Kachina Drive
Pueblo, CO 81008 |
Barbara Timock |
719-553-1400 |
| San Juan |
15 Burnett Court
Durango, CO 81301 |
Thurman Wilson |
970-247-4874 |
| Uncompahgre |
2250 Highway 50
Delta, CO 81416 |
Tom Condos |
970-874-6600 |
| White River |
900 Grand Avenue
P.O. Box 948
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 |
Wendy Haskins |
970-945-2521 | |
