Burns Newsroom

Bureau of Land Management offices post News Releases to share news or let you know upcoming plans for their area. If you have questions regarding a specific News Release, contact information is at the top of each News Release. Please feel free to contact the Burns Office with your questions or comments, at (541)573-4400 or by email.

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Burns News Releases in 2010		Show \| Hide
Nov 19 2009	Temporary Road Closures North of Burns
Nov 13 2009	Winter Weather Closes Upper Section of Steens Mountain Loop Road
Nov 12 2009	National Horse & Burro Board Meets December 7
Nov 04 2009	Increase in Oil and Gas Drilling Permit Application Fees
Nov 03 2009	Veterans Fees Waived Next Wednesday
Oct 09 2009	Maintenance Work to Begin on Public Access Roads in Southern Harney County
Oct 08 2009	Steens Mountain Advisory Council Meets October 21-22 in Bend
Oct 05 2009	BLM Honors Former District Manager Howard DeLano
Oct 02 2009	BLM Herbicide Plan Available for Public Review
Oct 01 2009	Representatives Needed for Steens Mountain Advisory Council

Burns News Releases in 2009	Show \| Hide
Sep 30 2009	Fire Restrictions Lifted, Industrial Fire Precaution Level to 1
Sep 23 2009	Some Fees Waived for Public Lands Day
Sep 17 2009	National Wild Horse Adoption Day Events Set Across Oregon and Washington
Sep 17 2009	Volunteers Needed for Radar Hill Clean-Up, September 26
Sep 03 2009	Road Maintenance Activities to be Rehabilitated in Steens Mountain Area
Sep 01 2009	Nat'l Wild Horse Board meets in Virginia
Aug 31 2009	Burns Interagency Fire Zone Conducting Prescribed Burns
Aug 31 2009	Additional Public Meeting Set to Discuss Proposed Transmission Line in the North Steens Mountain Area
Aug 28 2009	Mining Fees Due 9/1/2009
Aug 21 2009	Steens Mountain Advisory Council Meets September 3-4 in Frenchglen
Aug 17 2009	Marcilynn Burke Named Deputy Director of BLM
Aug 07 2009	Confirmation of Bob Abbey for Director of the Bureau of Land Management
Aug 07 2009	BLM Sets Public Meeting to Discuss Motorized Equipment use on Wild Horse Gathers
Aug 06 2009	Industrial Fire Precaution Drops to Level 2
Jul 27 2009	Industrial Fire Precaution Level and Public Use Restrictions Rise Again
Jul 27 2009	Comment Period Open on Proposed Transmission Line in the North Steens Mountain Area
Jul 27 2009	Solar Energy Comment Period Extended
Jul 27 2009	Five Mustangs Available for Adoption in Hines, August 1
Jul 22 2009	Annual Steens Rim Run and Walk Set for August 1
Jul 20 2009	Industrial Fire Precaution Level on the Rise
Jul 06 2009	5,000 Cubic Yards of Wild Horse Manure Available Free to the Public
Jul 01 2009	Public Meetings Set to Discuss Proposed Transmission Line in the North Steens Mountain Area
Jun 29 2009	BLM Announces Adjustments to Mining-Related Location and Annual Maintenance Fees
Jun 29 2009	Travelers Cautioned Against Rain Damage on Area Roads
Jun 29 2009	DOI Fast-Track Initiatives for Solar Energy Development on Western Lands
Jun 29 2009	Entire Steens Mountain Loop Road to be Open
Jun 29 2009	East Steens Mountain Fire Closure to be in Effect
Jun 11 2009	Secretary Salazar Announces $381.6 Million in 2009 PILT Payments to Local Governments with Federal Lands
Jun 03 2009	National Geological Carbon Capture Program Can Help Develop Cleaner Energy, Reduce Greenhouse Gases
May 22 2009	Annual Free Fishing Day Event Set for June 6 at Burns Pond
May 22 2009	Steens Mountain Advisory Council Meets June 4-5 in Bend
May 13 2009	Wildfire Suppliers Meeting Scheduled for May 20
May 11 2009	Steens Mountain Loop Road to be Open to South Steens Campground
May 07 2009	Interior Releases Budget Numbers
May 07 2009	$3.63 Million in Recovery Act Funding For Harney County
May 05 2009	ARRA Stimulus Projects Funded
Apr 27 2009	Burns Interagency Fire Zone Prepares for Spring Prescribed Burning
Apr 20 2009	BLM Offers Free Wild Horse Manure to the Public
Apr 13 2009	BLM Still Needs Oregon Advisors
Apr 01 2009	Steens Mountain Advisory Council Meets April 9-10 in Hines
Mar 30 2009	President Signs Legislation that Enhances Protection for Public Lands in Oregon and Washington
Mar 09 2009	Oregon BLM Needs Advisors for East Oregon Lands
Mar 04 2009	BLM Prepares for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale
Feb 24 2009	Camp Crew Application Period Opens March 1, 2009
Feb 19 2009	BLM Offers Students Opportunities in Lands and Realty Programs
Feb 12 2009	Northwest Firefighters to Help in Australia
Feb 06 2009	BLM Executes Addendum to National Agreement and Conducts Tribal Outreach
Feb 05 2009	Public Open House Set to Meet and Greet BLM's New Burns District Manager
Jan 30 2009	BLM and Forest Service Announce 2009 Grazing Fee
Jan 30 2009	Steens Mountain Advisory Council to Meet in Hines
Jan 21 2009	BLM to Establish Special Offices to Expedite Development of Renewable Energy
Jan 14 2009	Energy Corridors Designated in Eleven Western States
Jan 14 2009	New Purchases of Western Land Parcels with High Conservation Values
Jan 09 2009	BLM Sets Annual Temporary Road Closures
Jan 05 2009	BLM Director Names New National Landscape Conservation System Director
Dec 16 2008	BLM Geothermal Lease Sale
Dec 15 2008	Public Meeting Set for Frenchglen to Discuss Nearby Juniper Cutting Project
Dec 15 2008	BLM Annouces Rare Species Guidance
Dec 11 2008	BLM Selects New Burns District Manager
Dec 04 2008	BLM Announces Final Rule for Land Withdrawals
Dec 01 2008	Steens Mountain Loop Road to be Closed for Winter Season
Nov 26 2008	Steens Mountain Advisory Council Meets December 4-5 in Hines
Nov 26 2008	Changes in Store for Radar Hill OHV Area
Nov 20 2008	2008 PILT Payments Distributed
Nov 06 2008	BLM Waives Recreation-related Fees for Veterans on Veterans Day
Oct 31 2008	Full Compensation for Payments in Lieu of Taxes
Oct 30 2008	Final Right-of-Way Rental Fee Regulations
Oct 23 2008	Geothermal Energy and Power Generation on Federal Lands
Oct 22 2008	Trainers Wanted for Northwest Extreme Mustang Makeover
Oct 20 2008	Public Meetings Set to Discuss EP Minerals Proposed Mine Expansion

Burns News Releases in 2008	Show \| Hide
Sep 29 2008	Eastern Oregon Hunter's Information Station Set for October 2, 3 in Hines
Sep 26 2008	EP Minerals Proposes Mine Expansion on Public Lands
Aug 28 2008	Burns Interagency Fire Zone Conducting Prescribed Burns
Aug 21 2008	Steens Mountain Advisory Council Meets September 11-12 in Frenchglen
Aug 08 2008	Thunderstorm Brings Two Dozen Wildfires to Harney County
Jul 23 2008	Industrial Fire Precaution Level and Public Use Restrictions Rise Again 2008
Jul 16 2008	Annual Steens Rim Run and Walk Set for August 2
Jul 14 2008	Fire Danger and Industrial Fire Precaution Level On The Rise
Jul 11 2008	BIFZ Camp Crews Head to California Wildfires
May 19 2008	Burns Interagency Fire Zone Urges Caution to Avoid Wildfires
May 19 2008	Annual Free Fishing Day Event Set for June 7 at Burns Pond
Apr 29 2008	Burns Interagency Fire Zone's Katie McConnell Receives Regional Award for Dispatcher of the Year
Apr 23 2008	Burns Interagency Fire Zone to Offer Annual Refresher Training
Apr 17 2008	Wildfire Suppliers Meeting Scheduled for May 9
Apr 15 2008	Steens Mountain Advisory Council Meets May 1-2 in Bend, Oregon
Apr 02 2008	Public Asked to Comment on Recreation Plan for Steens Mountain
Apr 01 2008	Representatives Needed for Steens Mountain Advisory Council (Apr 2008)
Mar 05 2008	Camp Crew Application Period Open March 1, 2008
Mar 03 2008	Steens Mountain Advisory Council Meets March 13, 14
Feb 22 2008	Burns Interagency Fire Zone's Kristina Thissell Receives National Award for SEAT Base Management
Feb 15 2008	BLM's George Orr Named Bureau's Ranger of the Year
Jan 30 2008	Carpet Installation Slows BLM Services Temporarily
Jan 18 2008	BLM Sets Annual Temporary Road Closures
Jan 04 2008	Steens Mountain Advisory Council Meets January 31, February 1
Dec 28 2007	Winter Recreation Opportunities Available on Steens Mountain
Nov 29 2007	Decision Record Announced for Steens Mountain Travel Management Plan
Nov 27 2007	Steens Mountain Loop Road Closed for the Winter Season
Nov 19 2007	Steens Mountain Advisory Council Meets December 6, 7
Oct 23 2007	Kiger Mustangs Up For Adoption in Burns, Oregon
Oct 18 2007	Winter Weather Closes Upper Section of Steens Mountain Loop Road (2007)
Oct 04 2007	Early Snowfall Catches Steens Mountain Travelers Off Guard

Burns News Releases in 2007	Show \| Hide
Sep 28 2007	Record of Decision for North Steens EIS to be Released
Sep 25 2007	Nomination Period for Steens Mountain Advisory Council Positions Extended Through October
Sep 24 2007	Hunter Information Booth Set for September 27, 28 at Erickson's Thriftway in Hines
Sep 19 2007	Fire Restrictions Lifted, Industrial Fire Precaution Level to 1
Sep 17 2007	Burns Interagency Fire Zone Conducting Prescribed Burns
Sep 17 2007	Gentled Yearling Mustangs Available for Adoption September 29
Sep 10 2007	BLM Sets Public Meeting to Discuss Motorized Equipment Use on Wild Horse Gathers 2007
Aug 21 2007	Cooler Temperatures Bring Reduced Fire Restrictions to Harney County
Aug 21 2007	BLM to Host Tour to Theimer Stewardship Contract Site
Aug 17 2007	Final North Steens Ecosystem Project Environmental Impact Statement Available
Aug 17 2007	Wild Horse to Provide Scholarship Money
Aug 16 2007	Campfire Ban Imposed on all Public Lands Within the Burns Interagency Fire Zone
Aug 08 2007	Harney County Wildfire Update, August 8
Aug 07 2007	Representatives Needed for Steens Mountain Advisory Council (Aug 2007)
Aug 07 2007	August Brings More Wildfire to Harney County
Jul 26 2007	Steens Mountain Advisory Council Meets August 16, 17 in Frenchglen
Jul 26 2007	Local Agencies Develop Plans to Re-Open Portions of Egley Wildfire Area
Jul 25 2007	Annual Steens Rim Run and Walk Set for August 4
Jul 13 2007	Industrial Fire Precaution Level up to 4
Jul 09 2007	Industrial Fire Precaution Level on the Rise 2007
Jul 06 2007	Fire Closure to be in Effect on All BLM-Administered Land in Harney County
Jun 27 2007	Fire Danger and Industrial Fire Precaution Level On The Rise
Jun 21 2007	Entire Steens Mountain Loop Road Open
Jun 18 2007	East Steens Mountain Fire Closure to be in Effect
Jun 13 2007	Proposed Decision for Steens Mountain Travel Management Plan Rescinded
Jun 05 2007	Oregon's Wild Horse Corral Facility Closed for Remodel
Jun 04 2007	Wildfire Season in Harney County Gets an Early Start
Jun 01 2007	Steens Mountain Loop Road Open to Fish Lake Campground
Jun 01 2007	Proposed Decision Issued for Steens Mountain Travel Management Plan
May 31 2007	Annual Free Fishing Day Event Set for June 9 at Burns Pond
May 14 2007	Steens Mountain Loop Road to be Open to South Steens Campground
May 07 2007	Nomination Period for Steens Mountain Advisory Council Positions Extended Through May
Apr 23 2007	Wild Horse Events Steady for Next 6 Weeks
Apr 23 2007	Wildfire Suppliers Meeting Scheduled for May 15
Apr 23 2007	Annual Fire Refresher For Emergency Equipment Operators Set for May 12
Apr 23 2007	BLM Offers Free Wild Horse Manure to The Public May 2007
Apr 23 2007	Burns Interagency Fire Zone Prepares for Spring 2007 Prescribed Burning
Apr 04 2007	Wild Horse Adoption Set for April 13-15 in Salem, Oregon
Mar 30 2007	Representatives Needed for Steens Mountain Advisory Council (Mar 2007)
Feb 16 2007	Steens Mountain Advisory Council Meeting Scheduled for March 8, 9
Feb 16 2007	Camp Crew Application Period Opens March 1, 2007
Feb 16 2007	BLM's Lisa Grant Receives Professional Honor at Society of Range Management Annual Meeting
Jan 17 2007	Burns District BLM Sets Annual Temporary Road Closures
Jan 12 2007	Steens Mountain Advisory Council Meeting Scheduled for February 1, 2
Jan 12 2007	Burns Interagency Fire Zone Conducting Prescribed Burning Mid-January
Dec 15 2006	Steens Mountain Travel Managment Plan Available for Scoping Comments
Dec 04 2006	Steens Mountain Loop Road Closed for the Winter
Nov 17 2006	Winter Weather Closes Upper Section of Steens Mountain Loop Road (2006)
Nov 17 2006	New Members Welcomed to next Steens Mountain Advisory Council in Early December
Nov 01 2006	Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council to Meet in Burns November 16

Burns News Releases in 2006	Show \| Hide
Sep 28 2006	Burns Interagency Fire Zone Conducting Prescribed Burns this Fall
Sep 26 2006	Steens Mountain Advisory Council Meeting to be held in Burns
Sep 22 2006	Annual Hunter Information Station to be held in Burns September 28-29
Aug 29 2006	Wild Horse to Provide Scholarship Money
Aug 25 2006	Wildfire Activity Update - Considerable Progress Made on South End Complex
Aug 24 2006	Wildfire Activity Update - Over 100,000 Acres Burned in Southeastern Oregon
Aug 24 2006	Harney County Wildfires Still Growing - Nearly 90,000 Acres Burned
Aug 22 2006	August Steens Mountain Advisory Council Meeting Canceled
Aug 22 2006	Wildfires Activity Causes Road Closures and Campground Evacuations South of Burns
Aug 22 2006	Monday's Storm Leaves Firefighters Stretched Thin across New Wildfires
Aug 09 2006	Over Twenty New Fires Across Harney County Since Monday
Aug 07 2006	Steens Mountain Advisory Council Meeting to be held in Frenchglen
Aug 01 2006	Industrial Fire Precaution up to Level 4
Jul 28 2006	Wild Horse Adoptions Set for Early August in Redmond and Burns
Jul 28 2006	Steens Mountain Loop Road to be Closed During Steens Rim Run
Jul 27 2006	Wildfire Season Remains Active in Harney County
Jul 26 2006	Blackrock Fire 40 Percent Contained; Fire Base Camp Set Up at Crow Flat
Jul 22 2006	Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council to Meet in Ontario
Jul 19 2006	Industrial Fire Precaution Level and Public Land Use Restrictions on the Rise
Jul 17 2006	Annual Steens Rim Run and Walk Scheduled for August 5
Jul 13 2006	Industrial Fire Precaution on the Rise; Wildfire Season Active for July

Announcements

Steens Mountain Area Road Maintenance Activities

South Steens Area Map

Date: 9/2/09

The Burns District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) conducted road maintenance and improvement activities on Burnt Car, Tombstone, and other routes near the South Steens Loop Road. All roads are located within the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area. An internal fact-finding team reviewed the actions during the week of August 17 and developed a report. The objective of the review was to establish the facts and assemble a chronology of events leading up to and during the road maintenance activities. The team's final report concluded the work did not meet some of the BLM's requirements and procedures. The BLM Burns District has started work to restore and rehabilitate the affected roads. An Environmental Assessment will be completed and BLM will be working closely with the local community and key stakeholders throughout the process. Please see the links below to view the full report, a map of the area, and news release. For further information, contact Burns District BLM at 541-573-4400 or by email.

BLM Prepares for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Date: 3/4/09

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon State Office has announced that it will offer four parcels totaling approximately 5,342 acres, in Oregon, at its March 12, 2009 Oil and Gas Lease Competitive Sale. All four parcels to be offered are in Wheeler County near Mitchell, Oregon. The sale will be held at 9:00 AM, Thursday, March 12, at the Robert Duncan Plaza Building, 333 SW 1st Avenue, Portland, Oregon in the 3rd floor conference rooms.