Stacey Colón has been named manager of the Grand Junction field office of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

Colón will oversee a staff of 35 permanent employees and the management of more than 1.2 million acres of public land.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead the Grand Junction field office team and to work with our partners and the public to meet the challenges of multiple use on our public lands on the Western Slope,” she said.

Colón joined the BLM in 2020 and has served in various leadership roles, including acting manager of the Grand Junction field office.

Prior to joining the BLM, she served 20 years in the Marine Corps, starting out as a pilot and project manager. After earning a master’s degree in environmental policy and management, she served as director of environmental, safety and facilities departments on two Marine Corps installations.

Greg Larson, manager of the BLM Upper Colorado River District, hailed the selection. “We are thrilled Stacey was selected for her new position and will remain part of BLM Colorado. A proven leader with diverse management skills and more than 23 years of public service, she is a true asset to our organization and role model for her team.”