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Local trail group wins commission backing for BLM trail reauthorizations to boost grant prospects

San Juan County Board of Commissioners · February 17, 2026
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Summary

The commission approved a letter supporting reauthorization of six existing trails to the U.S. Department of Interior/BLM after SPEAR president Susan Flavel said it would improve chances for Utah Outdoor Program grant funding; BLM field manager Jake Palma voiced support.

Susan Flavel, president of SPEAR, asked the commission to approve a letter to the U.S. Department of Interior and Bureau of Land Management seeking reauthorization of existing trails (Trail #4, Trail #43, Trail #44, Trail #45, Trail #48 and Trail #49). "The letter will help in securing grants from the Utah Outdoor program for the desired trail upgrades," Flavel said.

BLM Field Manager Jake Palma, who was present in the audience, expressed his support for the grant applications. Vice-Chair Jamie Harvey moved to approve the letter with Commissioner Stubbs seconding; the commission voted unanimously to authorize the letter.

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