Press Releases

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New Mexico

Third Annual Helium Auction Generates Nearly $43 Million

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) conducted its third annual auction of Federal crude helium at the Amarillo Field Office, under the terms of the Helium Stewardship Act (Act) of 2013.  The B

Colorado

Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Council to meet

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Utah

BLM Employee killed in vehicle accident near Flaming Gorge

Vernal, Utah— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Vernal Field Office and Ashley National Forest are saddened at the death of a respected and valued employee. Garrett R.

Eastern States

BLM Eastern States Office To Hold First On-line Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Eastern States Office will hold a September online-only oil and gas lease sale, inaugurating an internet-based auction system using EnergyNet. The sale
New Mexico

$5,000 Reward for Burrowing Owl Case in New Mexico

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust (Trust) are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and convic

Idaho

Protection of the Blackfoot River Provides New Public Access at Morgan Bridge

POCATELLO, Idaho (July 22, 2016)—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in partnership with The Conservation Fund and landowners Gordon and Theresa Prouse, has permanently protected 400 acres within

Idaho

Extreme Mustang Makeover Returning to Nampa, Idaho

Georgetown, Texas – The Extreme Mustang Makeover, presented by the Mustang Heritage Foundation in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management's Wild Horse and Burro Program, will be held in Namp

Colorado

BLM extends comment period for the Uncompahgre Field Office Draft Resource Management Plan

MONTROSE, Colo. – In response to public requests, the Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office is extending the comment period for Uncompahgre Field Office Draft Resource Management

Colorado

BLM Extends Comment Period on Northwest Travel Management Plan

CRAIG, Colo - The Bureau of Land Management Little Snake Field Office is extending the public comment period on routes for a proposed Travel Management Plan on BLM-managed land in Moffat County.

Alaska

BLM Alaska Resource Advisory Council Subcommittee to meet

ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska will host a Resource Advisory Council (RAC) Placer Mining Subcommittee briefing and tour, July 26-27 in Eastern Interior

Idaho

BLM Idaho State Office to hold oil and gas lease sale

BOISE – The Bureau of Land Management Idaho will offer leasing rights on eight parcels of land totaling 9,243 acres near Payette, Idaho, within the Four Rivers Field Office, in a competitive oil an

Colorado

BLM Seeks Comments on Special Recreation Permits

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office is seeking public comments on five new commercial Special Recreation Permit applications.

Utah

Interior Releases Blueprint for Responsible Development in Moab

MOAB, Utah— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Canyon Country District today released a proposed plan designed to guide mineral development in and around Moab, Utah while also pro

Wyoming

Wyoming Native Installed as New BLM State Director

Today, Mary Jo Rugwell was sworn in as Wyoming state director of the Bureau of Land Management. Deputy Director of Operations Steve Ellis traveled to Cheyenne from Washington D.C.

Nevada

Winnemucca District BLM welcomes back Robert Towne as Acting District Manager

Winnemucca, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Winnemucca District, welcomes back Robert Towne to the Acting District Manager position.

Colorado

Fire restriction in place on BLM and unincorporated lands in Grand County

KREMMLING, Colo. – Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in effect on Bureau of Land Management-administered lands and unincorporated private lands in Grand County.  

Utah

Bidding begins for BLM commercial pine nut gathering permits

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Sealed contract bids for commercial pine nut gathering permits must be submitted to the Bureau of Land Management’s Cedar City Field Office by 2 p.m. Aug. 5.

Alaska

BLM to Adopt Online Reservation System for White Mountains Cabin Reservations

FAIRBANKS, AK – Visitors to the popular public use cabins in the White Mountains National Recreation Area will be able to view cabin availability and make reservations online starting July 20, 2016

Nevada

Agencies Seek Public Comment on Proposed SNPLMA Round 16 Expenditures

Las Vegas – Beginning today, the public will have the opportunity to review and comment on the preliminary recommendations for the Southern Nevada Public Land Manage

Utah

BLM Utah Resource Advisory Council to Hold Meeting

Salt Lake City—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will hold a field tour and meeting July 27-28, 2016. 
 

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Withdrawal of Public Land in Tooele County

Salt Lake City—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office has filed a Petition/Application with the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw 747.10 acres

Montana-Dakotas

BLM oil and gas lease auction brings in nearly $28,000

Bids on three oil and gas leases brought in nearly $28,000 at an auction the Bureau of Land Management held Tuesday in Billings.

New Mexico

BLM to Hold Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale on September 1, 2016

The New Mexico Bureau of Land Management's Oil and Gas Lease Sale originally scheduled for July 20, 2016, has been rescheduled to September 1, 2016, in order to ensure adequate public notice.

Colorado

Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Council to Meet

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.