Press Releases

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Colorado

East Four Mile and South Orientation recreation sites temporarily closed for improvements

MEEKER, Colo. – Starting on Sept.

Utah

BLM Land Patent to Virgin for BMX Bike Track

VIRGIN, Utah – In a ceremony that culminates nearly 20 years of bicycling excellence and partnerships between the BLM and the local community, the town of Virgin will take ful

Wyoming

BLM Rawlins hosts 2017 industry and government conference

RAWLINS, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management Rawlins Field Office will host the 2017 Industry/Government conference on Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Oregon-Washington

Horse Prairie Area Closed Due to Wildfires

Roseburg, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management, Roseburg District is issuing a temporary emergency

New Mexico

BLM Offers September Outdoor Events

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management is offering a variety of outdoor events in September that will take advantage of southern New Mexico’s weather and natural resources.

Nevada

The Applegate Trail, Lye Soap and Basque History: The California Trail Interpretive Center Announces September programs

ELKO, Nev. – Learn about the Applegate Trail, lye soap, Basque history, and much more at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

Wyoming

BLM wild horse gather scheduled for fall 2017

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo.

New Mexico

BLM to issue personal-use fuelwood permits in Socorro

SOCORRO, N.M. – Beginning Sept. 5, 2017, the Bureau of Land Management Socorro Field Office will begin issuing personal-use fuelwood permits. 

Idaho

Stage One Fire Restrictions lifted on BLM Idaho Falls District & Caribou-Targhee National Forest

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest are lifting Stage One Fire Restrictions effective 

Idaho

BLM re-opens comment on authorization of Gateway West transmission line

Boise, IDAHO – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today began to reconsider the selected route on public lands in Idaho for two segments of the Gateway West transmission line project. 

Wyoming

Wyoming's final wild horse and burro adoption of 2017—Sept. 9 at Honor Farm

RIVERTON, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management and the Wyoming Honor Farm will partner on Sept. 9 in Riverton for Wyoming’s final wild horse and burro adoption of 2017.

Idaho

BLM replaces bridge on Mud Flat Road

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is overseeing the construction and replacement of the Current Creek Bridge.

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon Campground Reopens for Labor Day Weekend

LAS VEGAS - Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s developed campground will reopen Friday, September 1, in time for the beginning of its busiest camping season.

New Mexico

BLM to close Quebradas Backcountry Byway for road maintenance

SOCORRO, N.M. – Beginning Aug. 28, 2017, the Bureau of Land Management will be conducting road maintenance activities on the Quebradas Backcountry Byway.

Nevada

Eagle Scout Service Project Named NPLD 2017 Event

ELY, Nev. – Skyler Carter’s Eagle Scout Service Project is so big it requires dozens of volunteers, heavy equipment and help from a federal land management agency.

Wyoming

BLM and youth group improve Sweetwater Guard Station Campground

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo.

National Office

Secretary Zinke Sends Monument Report to the White House

Today, U.S.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Oregon Trail Center to feature pioneer wagon encampment

BAKER CITY, Ore.– In support of its goal to serve the American family, the Bureau of Land Management’s National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center will host a re-enactment o

Montana-Dakotas

Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center winter hours change

(FORT BENTON, Mont.) – Natural and cultural history come to life at the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument Interpretive Center in historic Fort Benton, M

Montana-Dakotas

BLM seeks public input on proposed Federal coal lease application in Oliver County

(DICKINSON, N.D.)  – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the availability of an environmental assessment (EA) and the opening of a 30-day