Press Releases

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New Mexico

Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Event in Poteau, Oklahoma

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Poteau, Oklahoma, July 28-29, 2017.

Wyoming

BLM Releases Draft Environmental Analysis for Natural Gas Project in Wyoming

In its ongoing effort to provide opportunities for responsible energy development, support the creation of jobs, and facilitate positive economic impacts to local communities.
Alaska

BLM Closes Taylor Highway Campground due to Bear Activity

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Recent bear incidents at the Walker Fork Campground have prompted the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to temporarily close the campground, located at mile

Colorado

Peekaboo fire grows to 8,000 acres

CRAIG, Colo.

Nevada

Update on three fires still burning in northern Nevada

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Truckee Fire started on July 3, at approximately 6:30 a.m., and is located 10 miles north of Fernley, NV, in Washoe County.

Wyoming

BLM Rock Springs Approves Black Butte Coal Lease Modification

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. - Today the BLM Wyoming Rock Springs Field Office approved a coal lease modification for Black Butte Coal Company, allowing the mining of approximately 9.2 million tons of coal.

Colorado

Peekaboo Fire grows to 4,200 acres

CRAIG, Colo.

Alaska

BLM Campbell Creek Science Center program July 13 celebrates native plants and noted plant expert, Verna Pratt

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Join the BLM Campbell Creek Science Center and Alaska Native Plant Society on Thursday, July 13 at 6:00 pm for an evening celebrating native plants and the life of Verna Pratt.

California

Artists, Photographers to Exhibit Outdoor Works at BLM Reception

A large oak tree among spring grassesREDDING, Calif.

Colorado

Peekaboo fire grows to 1,800 acres

CRAIG, Colo.

National Office

BLM Requests Input for Future Planning Efforts and Environmental Reviews

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is requesting ideas and input on how the agency can make its land use planning procedures and environmental reviews timelier

Oregon-Washington

BLM to Introduce New Partnership Approach to Wild Horse Management at Open House Event

LAKEVIEW, Ore. – Lakeview Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has engaged in a public-private partnership to implement a three-prong strategy for wild horse herd management.

Colorado

BLM Uncompahgre Field Office to Implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Montrose, Colo.

Colorado

Fire officials urge caution this weekend

CRAIG, Colo. – Fire officials with the Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit are urging the public to be cautious this weekend as conditions continue to dry in northwestern Colorado.

Nevada

BLM Accepting Bids for Commercial Pine Nut Harvest

ELY, Nev.--The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting sealed, written bids for the commercial harvesting of pine nut units in the BLM Battle Mountain, Elko and Ely districts.

Idaho

BLM invites public to tour archaeology field school

Cottonwood, ID - Excavation work at Oregon State University’s (OSU) archaeology field school is once again underway for the season at Cooper’s Ferry in the Lower Salmon River Canyon.&

Nevada

Mill Fire 60 Percent Contained, Mill Creek Campground not Available for Public Use until Further Notice

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – The Mill Fire, located 30 miles south of Battle Mountain, started on June 28 and has burned 479 acres.

Idaho

Mustang Mania Show this weekend at the Ford Idaho Horse Park

NAMPA, ID – The Mustang Mania Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) Challenge, will premiere in Nampa on July 1, 2017 beginning at 8 a.m. at the Ford Idaho Horse Park (16200 Idaho Center B

Idaho

Help prevent the spread of wildfires this holiday weekend

BOISE – Hot and dry weather is predicted for the upcoming holiday weekend, and firefighters are asking for your help to prevent human-caused wildfires from spreading in Idaho.