Press Releases

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California, Northern California DO

Race planned for Fort Sage OHV Area near Doyle Nov. 7; public riding will be limited

Off road racer at Fort Sage.

Utah, West Desert DO

BLM schedules prescribed burn in Kyune Creek Area

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District plans to conduct a prescribed burn of 900 acres in the Kyune Creek area between November 1 and November

California, Northern California DO

Saddle-trained wild horses available for adoption via Zoom

A brown horse.

Arizona, Phoenix DO, Arizona Strip DO, Colorado River DO, Gila DO

BLM Arizona Advisory Council to hold virtual meeting November 30 and December 1, 2020

The Arizona Resource Advisory Council will meet to discuss public land management topics at a meeting to be held virtually, planned for Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2020.
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

November programs at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

BAKER CITY, Ore.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM Christmas Tree permits available starting November 16

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District will begin selling Christmas tree permits on Mon., Nov. 16.

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management geothermal lease sale in Nevada generates $148,009

RENO, Nev. — In keeping with the Trump Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Nevada geothermal lease sale resulted in 11

Arizona, Phoenix DO

Fire restrictions remain in effect in Phoenix District

PHOENIX – Unusually warm and dry conditions persist in Arizona, and fire activity continues across the state.

National Office

The Bureau of Land Management seeks bids for off-range corrals in the West for excess wild horses and burros

Grand Junction, Colorado – In support of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) mission to sustainably manage wild horses and burros, the agency announced today th

Utah, Green River DO

Fire restrictions will cease November 1 for Green River District BLM Vernal and Price Field Offices

VERNAL, UTAH — On Sunday, November 1 at 12:01 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Green River District (GRD) will rescind the fire ban put in pl

Utah, Canyon Country DO

Fire restrictions will cease November 1 for Canyon Country District BLM Moab and Monticello Field Offices

MOAB, UTAH — On Sunday, November 1 at 12:01 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management’s Canyon Country District will rescind the fire ban put in place on June 12 across the Bureau of Land Man

Eastern States

The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States announces December oil and gas lease sale

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – In keeping with the Trump Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Eastern States announces an online

Utah

BLM to begin selling holiday tree permits state-wide

SALT LAKE CITY —   Each year, thousands of people find their Christmas and holiday trees on public lands. On Nov.

California, Central California DO

BLM modifies fire restrictions for public lands in Central California

Camp ground against the towering Sierra Nevada Mountains.

New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico oil and gas lease sale nets more than $3 million

SANTA FE, N.M. – As part of the Trump Administration’s goal of promoting responsible energy development, the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico raised $3,132,946 in its oil and g

Utah, Kanab FO, Color Country DO

Fire restrictions set to cease for BLM in central, southwest Utah

SOUTHWESTERN UTAH — On Sunday at 8:00 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management’s Color Country and Paria River districts will rescind the fire bans put in place months ago across Bureau

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Medford District sells 25 million board feet of timber

MEDFORD, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management Medford District sold nearly 25 million board feet of timber during an oral auction on Thursday, Oct 29.

Colorado, Gunnison FO, Uncompahgre FO

BLM TO CONDUCT PRESCRIBED BURNS IN DELTA, GUNNISON, MONTROSE, SAGUACHE, AND OURAY COUNTIES

MONTROSE, Colo.The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to burn slash piles on BLM-administered lands at several locations in the Gunnison and Uncompahgre fiel

Colorado, Northwest DO, White River FO

White River Field Office rescinds some fire restrictions

MEEKER, Colo. – The White River Field Office will rescind fire restrictions on BLM-managed lands in Rio Blanco and Garfield counties on Friday, October 30 at 12:01 a.m., while reta

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management issues geothermal lease sale notice in Southwestern Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — In keeping with the Trump Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer 28 parcels, totaling

Colorado

BLM rolls back fire restrictions in Royal Gorge and San Luis Valley field offices

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

National Office

Trump Administration Provides 5th Grade Students with Free Entrance to National Parks, Refuges and Other Public Lands

While at Neil Smith National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Wyoming Pipeline Corridor Initiative

The Bureau of Land Management released the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Wyoming Pipeline Corridor Initiative (WPCI), a proposal from the State of Wyoming.
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO, Baker FO

Bureau of Land Management Baker Field Office closing temporarily for building repairs

BAKER CITY, Ore. – To ensure the safety of the public and staff, Vale Bureau of Land Management’s Baker Field Office will be closed Monday, Nov. 2, through Friday, Nov.