Press Releases
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
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.
BLM Eastern States Office To Hold First On-line Oil and Gas Lease Sale
$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
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
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
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
BLM to Hold Public Hearing Regarding Use of Motorized Equipment for Wild Horse Management
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.
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.
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
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.