Press Releases

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Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area fee free September 26

The view from the top of Calico HillsLAS VEGAS

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

Temporary Traffic Disruptions Possible during Tri-State Utility Upgrade across the Dolores River Canyon

DOLORES, Colo. – Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

National Public Lands Day is September 26

Lakeview, Ore. – National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands.

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

BLM to host 26th annual Wild Horse and Burro Expo in Lufkin, Texas

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management will hold the 26th annual Wild Horse and Burro Expo in Lufkin, Texas on Oct. 9-10 at the George H. Henderson Expo Center.

Color Country DO, Utah

Fire restrictions continue for BLM in central and southwest Utah

CEDAR CITY, Utah – In order to protect public health from preventable human-caused fires, fire restrictions will continue for the foreseeable future on Bureau of Land Management pu

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on proposed Bluff River Trail to increase recreation opportunities

BLUFF, Utah — Today, the Bureau of Land Management Monticello Field Office released the Bluff River Trail Environmental Assessment for 30-day public comment.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Colorado River Valley FO

Lyons and Catamount construction – recreation sites to be closed up to four weeks

SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management plans to improve two recreation sites along the Upper Colorado River.

Utah

Bureau of Land Management to begin Frisco Herd Management Area wild horse gather

CEDAR CITY, Utah — On Sept.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO, Colorado River Valley FO, Little Snake FO

Mixed bag of Stage 1 and 2 fire restrictions in Northwest Colorado

SILT, Colo. – As a result of recent cooler weather and increased moisture, the BLM’s Colorado River Valley Field Office and the Eagle County portion of the Kremmling Field Office,

California, Central California DO

Volunteers welcome for National Public Lands Day Project in Susanville

A rail tunnel surrounded by colorful trees.

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM adjusts hours of operation at Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area

TAOS, N.M.The Bureau of Land Management Taos Field Office has adjusted the hours of operation for the Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area for the upcoming fall season.

California, Central California DO

Nevada County tire amnesty week, sponsored by the Bureau of Land Management and partners

Volunteers accept used tires.

Colorado

BLM reduces fire restrictions in Park County, remains in Stage 1

Cañon City, Colo.

National Office

The Bureau of Land Management seeks nominations to fill vacancies on National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking nominations to fill three positions on its National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board.

Utah

BLM seeks comments on 28 parcels covering 67,586 acres in geothermal lease sale in Southwestern Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to offer 28 parcels, totaling approximately 67,586.69 acres on December 15, 2020.

Utah, Green River DO

BLM concludes Muddy Creek wild horse gather in Emery County

PRICE, Utah— The Bureau of Land Management Price Field Office has concluded the gather and removal of excess wild horses from areas in and around the Muddy Creek Herd Management Area (HMA) in Emery

Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management Ashland Field Office issues emergency fire closures

Medford, Ore. – As a result of extreme fire activity, the Bureau of Land Management Medford District has temporarily closed all BLM-administered public lands from Tow

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Coos Bay District Extends Recreation Site Closures Due to Ongoing Fire Risk

Coos Bay, Ore.

California, Northern California DO

BLM Junction City Campground reopened for public use

A man fly fishes in the Trinity River.

Wyoming

BLM to begin Red Desert wild horse gather

RAWLINS, Wyo. – In support of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) mission to sustainably manage wild horses and burros on public rangelands, the BLM Rawlins and Lander field offi

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Bureau of Land Management keeps recreation sites closed in northwestern Oregon due to ongoing fire risk

As a result of extreme fire activity, the Bureau of Land Management Northwest Oregon District has temporarily closed all recreation sites and certain roads through September 30.
New Mexico

BLM personal-use fuelwood permits available at various locations and online

Santa Fe, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management is selling fuelwood permits for personal use to the public.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Bureau of Land Management to begin South Steens Herd Management Area wild horse gather

Hines, Ore.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM offers online passes, timed entry reservations for Red Rock Canyon NCA on Recreation.gov

LAS VEGAS — The Bureau of Land Management will offer online timed entry reservations and purchase of daily entry passes for the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Scenic Dr