Press Releases

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New Mexico

Public Meeting to be Held for the Hansonburg Mining District Safety Project

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Socorro Field Office, in cooperation with the New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department Abandoned Mine Land Program (AML) and Office of Surfa

Wyoming

BLM Pinedale Reminds Public on Use Restrictions at Scab Creek Recreation Area

PINEDALE, Wyo. - With the summer months approaching, the Bureau of Land Management is reminding the public of use guidelines at the Scab Creek Recreation Area and Campgrounds.

Oregon-Washington

Washington: Towell Falls Road to remain closed

SPOKANE, Wash.

Nevada

BLM Proposes to Sell 81.25 Acres in Clark County

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Las Vegas Field Office, is seeking public comments on a proposal to sell 17 parcels, totaling 81.25 acres of public land in Clark County, Nevada.&nb

Idaho

Don't Dump Idaho campaign kicking off its second year

TWIN FALLS, ID –We’re sick of it – and we know you are too!  The blight of shot up junk trashing our public lands has plagued many a recreationist, rangeland management specialist, wildlife bi

Idaho

Firewood Permits Available

POCATELLO, ID – The Bureau of Land Management Pocatello Field Office and Upper Snake Field Office will be issuing firewood cutting permits June 1 t

Idaho

Popular BLM Recreation Sites Reopened

CHALLIS, ID – Owing to receding river water, the BLM has reopened several popular recreation sites along the Salmon River. 

New Mexico

BLM Plans Prescribed Burn South of Roswell

Roswell, N.M.

Nevada

BLM Announces Temporary Safety Closure of Public Lands for Reno Air Races

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District-Sierra Front Field Office, announces the temporary closure of 450 acres of public lands adjacent to and north of Stead Airport in Washoe Co

Idaho

BLM offers tips for this Memorial Day weekend

[BOISE]  Camping during the Memorial Day holiday may be challenging as many higher elevation campsites and campgrounds are still covered with snow or are too wet and muddy to use.  Conseq

Idaho

Public Tour of Bruneau Wild Horse Corrals Offered June 8

The BLM in Idaho will offer a public tour of the Bruneau Off-Range Corrals on Thursday, June 8. Two public tours will be offered -- the first will begin at 10 a.m.

Wyoming

BLM Offers Summer Camping Tips for Visitors

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo.

National Office, California

BLM Honors Outstanding Volunteers at 'Making a Difference' Awards Ceremony

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming Posts Proposed Parcels for September 21, 2017 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office has posted its proposed list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Thursday, September 21, 2017.

Arizona

Dry Conditions Trigger Fire Restrictions in Southeast Arizona

Tucson, AZ.

Idaho

Boise BLM wild horse adoptions on hold due to equine distemper

Boise, ID – The Bureau of Land Management is announcing the temporary suspension of wild horse and burro adoptions at the Boise BLM Wild Horse Corrals due to the presence of strangles, or equine di

Utah

BLM-Utah Employee Receives National "Making a Difference" Award

Salt Lake City—Bureau of Land Management employee Clay Stewart of southern Utah has received the prestigious “Making a Difference Award” for his contributions to the agency’s Volun

Utah

Free Daily Dino Tours Kick Off in a Jurassic Way at Hanksville Dinosaur Quarry

HANKSVILLE, Utah—Brontosaurus-size your summer with a free 30-45 minute guided tour of the Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry beginning May 25-June 3, Monday through Saturday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m.

Wyoming

BLM Partners With the Council for the Bighorn Range to Host National Trails Day Event

BUFFALO, Wyo. - The public is invited to join the Council for the Bighorn Range and the BLM for a volunteer work-day on the Poison Creek Trail on Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.