Press Releases

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Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on 3-D Seismic Project in Moab Field Office

MOAB, Utah – In keeping with the Administration’s goal of American Energy Independence and strengthening local communities, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) continues to support

Colorado

Tres Rios Field Office to implement stage 1 fire restrictions

DOLORES, Colo. - On Tuesday, June 27, the Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office, including Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, will implement Stage 1 Fi

Colorado

Fire restrictions begin tomorrow for BLM and unincorporated private lands in Garfield County

SILT, Colo. – Stage 1 fire restrictions begin June 27 in Garfield County for unincorporated private lands and Bureau of Land Management-administered lands. 

Nevada

Dutch Oven Cooking and Gold Rush Songs: California Trail Center Announces July Programs

ELKO, Nev. – Learn the basics of Dutch Oven Cooking and enjoy songs about the California Trail and the Gold Rush at the California Trail Interpretive Center during July.

Wyoming

BLM Worland Announces Fireworks Area

WORLAND, Wyo.

National Office

BLM quarterly oil and gas lease sales net combined $8.2 million

WASHINGTON – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming, Eastern States, Montana/Dakotas, Utah, Nevada,

Arizona

BLM seeks public comment on Skull Valley mining operation in Yavapai County

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Hassayampa Field Office invites the public’s comments on a Draft Mining and Reclamation Plan of Operation

Wyoming

Emergency Road Maintenance on Pine Creek Road

Kemmerer, Wyo.

Idaho

Fireworks in Idaho — Know Before You Light!

EASTERN IDAHO- The Fourth of July weekend is around the corner, and the desire to buy and light fireworks is growing.  Firefighters in eastern Idaho urge Idaho residents to use fireworks legal

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming oil and gas lease sale nets over $2.5 million

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Utah

BLM Announces Interagency Fire Restrictions in Eastern Utah

Current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with extremely dry conditions and heavy loading of vegetation throughout eastern Utah have created hazardous fire conditions.

Nevada

BLM Resumes Sales from Panaca Community Pit

CALIENTE, Nev.--In keeping with the Administration’s goals of providing materials we rely on and use every day, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Caliente Field Office has resumed selling mineral

Nevada

BLM issues closure order at Wilson Canyon Recreation Area due to public safety issues

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Effective immediately, public lands east of Smith, Nevada, in the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Wilson Canyon Recreation Area, are closed to all forms of public access.

Utah

BLM Seeks Comment on Environmental Assessments for Oil and Gas Lease Sales

Vernal, Utah—In keeping with the Administration’s goals of American’s Energy independence and strengthening local communities, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vernal and Price

Nevada

Wildland Fire in Red Springs Wilderness Study Area Northwest of Jiggs

ELKO, Nev. – More than 100 wildland firefighters are on the scene of a wildland fire approximately 5 miles northwest of Jiggs, NV in Elko County.