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Wyoming

BLM and the University of Wyoming Completes Major Milestone on Wild Horse Movement Study in the Adobe Town Herd Management Area

Rawlins, Wyo. - Today, BLM and the University of Wyoming announced they have completed a portion of the Adobe Town Herd Management Area (HMA) research gather on wild mares with bait trapping.

Nevada

BLM to hold meeting of three Resource Advisory Councils in Elko April 4-6

The Bureau of Land Management will hold its annual meeting of the three Resource Advisory Councils (RAC) in Nevada at the Elko Convention Center, 700 Moren Way, Elko, Nevada, April 4-6.

Idaho

BLM Reminds Public Land Users to Stay on Roads and Trails

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – As spring is swinging into full gear, the BLM is reminding the public of changes to off-highway recreation rules on public lands.

 

Montana-Dakotas

Butte BLM re-opens some recreation sites at Holter, Hauser lakes

(BUTTE, Mont.) – Spring has sprung.

Nevada

Volunteers needed for Red Rock Day on April 23

Las Vegas – Join the Bureau of Land Management, Friends of Red Rock Canyon and the Southern Nevada Conservancy to assist with various maintenance and restoration projects at Red Ro

Alaska

Lighten the Load with Digital Maps

ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management Alaska is debuting the release of a new map series designed specifically for mobile devices.

Utah

Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry Open for Visitor Season

PRICE, UtahThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office welcomes visitors to the 

Idaho

BLM Seeks Input on Proposed Phosphate Mine

SODA SPRINGS, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pocatello Field Office is seeking public comment on a proposed new phosphate mine near Soda Springs, Idaho.  The public scoping proc

Eastern States

March Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Over Five Million Dollars

WASHINGTON—The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM-ES) quarterly oil and gas lease sale resulted in competitive bids for all of the 1,147.10 acres offered.  The on-line sale was host

California

Sheehy fitness park dedication set for April 1

A stone memorial marks the location of the Luke Sheehy Memorial Fitne

Utah

BLM-Utah Quarterly Oil and Gas Lease Sale Results

SALT LAKE CITY—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah received bonus bids totaling $110,263.00 for 4 parcels covering 4,174.46 acres at the quarterly oil and gas lease sale condu

Colorado

BLM announces decision for Salida Trail System

CANON CITY, Colo. – On March 13, the Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office authorized nine miles of new, non-motorized routes to the Arkansas Hills and Methodist Mount

Arizona

BLM signs Decision Record to prune ailing cottonwood trees at San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area

 

For Immediate Release

Date: March 23, 2017

 

Alaska

BLM Invites Public Comment on Valdez Creek Mining Company, LLC's Amended Mining Plan of Operations

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Glennallen Field Office today announced that it has opened a 30-day public review and comment period to inform the BLM

Utah

BLM Utah to Hold Online Oil and Gas Lease Sale March 23, 2017

SALT LAKE CITYThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah State Office will be offering four parcels for competitive lease for exploration of oil and gas resources.  The f

Idaho

2017 South Hills Seasonal Road Closure Lifted Today

2017 South Hills Seasonal Road Closure Lifted Today

Colorado

Wild Horse Adoption set April 21-22 in Fruita

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Colorado

BLM temporarily closes Ruby Mountain parking area

CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office will temporarily close the Ruby Mountain parking area at Browns Canyon National Monument April 1-3

Idaho

Boise District Resource Advisory Council Meeting Set for April 5, 2017

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Boise District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet at the Boise District Office on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wyoming

BLM Invites Public Comment on Muddy Mountain Plan

The Bureau of Land Management is inviting the public to review and comment on the Draft Muddy Mountain Coordinated Activity Management Plan.  There will be a public meeting/open house held in