Army Locks Down Colorado Land for Another 15 Years of Boom-Boom
Published Date: 9/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The government is extending the special military use of public lands at Fort Carson and Piñon Canyon in Colorado for another 15 years, starting September 23, 2026. This keeps about 17,000 acres of land and over 140,000 acres of minerals reserved exclusively for Army training, maneuvers, and weapons practice. Local communities and anyone interested should know this land stays off-limits for other uses, ensuring military readiness without new costs or changes in ownership.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Mineral Leasing and Mining Activities Barred
The withdrawal removes the described lands and mineral estates from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws, explicitly including the mining laws, mineral and geothermal leasing laws, and mineral materials disposal laws. Specifically, about 11,415 acres of federally owned minerals at Fort Carson and about 130,139 (aggregate mineral acreage figures for Piñon Canyon are described elsewhere in the order) are reserved from mineral appropriation.
15‑Year Extension Keeps Land Reserved
The order extends a prior withdrawal for an additional 15 years starting September 23, 2026, reserving lands for exclusive U.S. Army use for maneuvering, training, and weapons firing. The Public Law originally withdrew approximately 3,133 acres of public lands and 11,415 acres of federally owned minerals at Fort Carson, and approximately 2,517 acres of public lands and 130,139 acres of federally owned minerals at Piñon Canyon; the areas described aggregate approximately 147,714 acres in El Paso, Pueblo, Fremont, and Las Animas Counties. The withdrawal will expire 15 years from the Order's effective date unless the Secretary extends it after review.
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