Public lands at risk with Steve ‘Sell-off’ Pearce’s nomination as BLM director

By: Taylor Luneau

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: January 12, 2026

Words: 742

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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The Bureau of Land Management oversees 8.3 million acres of public land in Colorado, including some of our most iconic landscapes, from the volcanic tuff spires of Penitente Canyon to the alpine basins of the San Juans.

The agency’s director has enormous authority to set the priorities for these lands, whether it be conservation, recreation, mining, grazing or renewable energy development. It’s a job that shapes the beloved landscapes in our state and sets the …

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