In Pitkin County, a recent change affects land use. The federal government had prohibited certain devices on public lands, but this rule was altered for some areas. Specifically, the ban on these devices was lifted for BLM lands, which include a significant portion of land in the county.

Further information is available from news outlets. Commissioner Francie Jacober has provided comments on this issue after initially declining to do so.

Details about the history of the ban and its impact on the region can be found in the original article.