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Colorado public lands would be for sale in Republican budget draft

Last updated: June 12, 2025 1:24 pm
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Congress Proposes Sale of Western Public Lands in Budget Bill

Congress has reintroduced a proposal to sell off Western public lands as a way to reduce the deficit in the proposed budget bill. This time, federal land in Colorado is included in the plan.

The U.S. Senate’s draft of the national budget bill, made public on Wednesday, includes a provision that would require the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service to sell between 0.5% and 0.75% of the 438 million acres they manage across the West. This could potentially amount to nearly 3.3 million acres, exempting certain lands like national parks and those used for economic purposes from the sale.

In Colorado, this provision would open the door for the sale of portions of the 8.3 million acres managed by the BLM and the 16 million acres managed by the Forest Service. The proposal has drawn criticism from various organizations across the West and the political spectrum, with many calling it a fraudulent scheme to exploit America’s shared legacy.

The provision in the Senate’s version of the budget bill expands on a similar proposal that was removed from the House draft due to opposition from Western representatives. While the House version focused on lands in Utah and Nevada, the Senate’s provision does not specify or limit the amount of land that can be sold by state.

Colorado’s Democratic senators, Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, have strongly opposed the sale of federal public lands. They have vowed to fight against the sell-off provision, emphasizing that local communities should have a say in whether public lands are sold for housing or other needs.

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The Senate provision includes exceptions for wilderness areas, national parks, and other protected lands. It outlines a process for states, tribal nations, and local governments to participate in decisions on which land parcels to sell, although it does not require local consent for the sale.

The proposal aims to generate revenue to balance tax cuts and other spending in the budget bill. Critics argue that selling off public lands for housing development will not address the affordable housing shortage in the West and will only benefit the wealthy.

Public lands play a significant role in Colorado’s economy, supporting thousands of jobs and contributing billions of dollars. The proposed sales could generate billions of dollars over the next decade, with the majority of proceeds going to the U.S. Treasury.

Colorado’s state lawmakers have passed a bipartisan resolution opposing the sale or transfer of federal public lands, reflecting strong public sentiment against the proposal. Organizations dedicated to wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation have also expressed concerns about the potential impacts of the land sales.

Federal public lands in Montana would be exempt from the proposed sales, as several of the state’s congressional delegates strongly oppose the sell-off provision. Colorado’s Republican congressional delegation has been divided on the issue, with some supporting the sales and others expressing concerns.

The debate over the sale of public lands highlights the importance of preserving these natural resources for future generations and ensuring that decisions about their use are made in the best interest of the public.

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Original Publication Date: June 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM MDT

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