Press Releases

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Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

Prescribed burns planned near Bayfield

DOLORES, Colo.

Colorado River Valley FO

BLM extends winter wildlife closures in Eagle and Roaring Fork Valleys

SILT, Colo.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Flooding closes or restricts access to sites along Lower Deschutes and John Day Rivers

Prineville, Ore. – Varying degrees of flooding have occurred in numerous portions of the Lower Deschutes and John Day Rivers over the past several days.

Arizona, Phoenix DO

Department of the Interior extends withdrawal for Lake Pleasant Regional Park

PHOENIX – The Department of the Interior has extended Public Land Order No.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM reminds people to keep distance from wild horses

CODY, Wyo.

Colorado, Northwest DO

BLM’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council meets April 25 in Meeker

SILT, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Thursday, April 25 in Meeker at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds, 700 Sulphur Creek Road.

Colorado, Southwest DO

Prescribed burns planned between Delta and Grand Junction

MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office plans to conduct prescribed fires in Montrose County in the coming weeks when conditions warrant.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

Winter wildlife closures extended through April 30

DURANGO, Colo. – Winter closures for public areas and trails managed by the Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the City of Duran

California, Northern California DO

BLM, university partner on short film about Nobles Emigrant Trail

A train of 19th century wagons in high desert.

California, Central California DO

Central Coast Field Office begins Tumey Hills construction to improve public access

Tumey Hills covered in orange wildflowers.

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO

BLM opens public scoping period for September lease sale

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The BLM has opened a 15-day public scoping period for nominated oil and gas lease parcels located in Montana and North Dakota.

Idaho

Young wild horses handled by 4-H members available for adoption

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites the public to a wild horse adoption event this weekend at the Idaho Horse Expo in Nampa.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

BLM seeks input on proposed recreation area, trails, and events in Montrose County

MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Uncompahgre Field Office is seeking public comment on the proposed Shavano Gateway Recreation Are

Nevada, Elko DO

California Trail Interpretive Center Announces Temporary Exhibit: “The Forgotten: The Chinese and the Transcontinental Railroad”

ELKO, Nev. – The California Trail Interpretive Center announces a temporary exhibit, “The Forgotten:  The Chinese and the Transcontinental Railroad.”

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM temporarily closes Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area Campground

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Nevada, Ely DO, Battle Mountain DO, Elko DO

BLM reopens public comment, announces new date for oil and gas lease sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has reopened the public comment period and changed the date for this summer’s proposed oil and gas lease sale due to the inclusion of additional parcels in the E

Oregon-Washington

BLM Begins Reclassification of Public Domain Lands in Western Oregon

Portland, Ore.

Idaho

BLM sets hearing on use of helicopters, motorized vehicles for wild horse management

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is conducting its annual public hearing to discuss the use of motorized vehicles and aircraft in the monitoring and management of

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed White Pine County Silver State Trail

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Ely District, Bristlecone Field Office is asking the public to review and provide comments on a preliminary environmental assessment (EA)

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM to host free mining claim workshop

ELKO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada, will be holding a free workshop to provide guidance and tips on public mining claims, May 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Nevada

BLM announces public meetings to provide input on the proposed Burning Man Special Recreation 10-year permit renewal

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management invites interested members of the public to two meetings next week regarding a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) to analy