Press Releases

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Colorado, Northwest DO

BLM announces new Kremmling Field Manager

KREMMLING, Colo.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Rocky Mountain DO

BLM Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $3,364,526

 DENVER – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado today sold 20 parcels totaling 8,160 acres for $3,364,52

Colorado, Southwest DO

BLM artist-in-residence publishes Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area essays

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.– A newly published book of essays by artist-in-residence Joe Colwell highlights the scenery and serenity of Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area.

Utah, Green River DO

BLM and partners host student archaeology excavation project in Nine Mile Canyon

PRICE, Utah–The Bureau of Land Management, Green River District Office and Arizona State University are conducting the second annual archaeological excavation at a historic site in

Utah

Fire Restrictions Rescinded in southeastern Utah

As a result of late summer rains and slightly cooler temperatures, on September 5, 2018, the Bureau of Land Management, United States Forest Service, National Park Service, State o

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM Yuma Field Office and NIC Inc. partner to offer Long Term Visitor Area permit sales online

YUMA, Ariz.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO

BLM teams with Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety to make the Alpine Loop Safer

GUNNISON, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Gunnison Field Office in partnership with the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS) will close 25 abandone

Wyoming

Mustang Days wild horse show and adoption a success

DOUGLAS, Wyo.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Outdoor recreational opportunities on public lands

Lake Havasu, Ariz.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO

BLM seeks public comments on proposed road right-of-way

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office is seeking public comments on its environmental assessment for Zephyr Minerals’ proposed road r

Nevada

Peter McFadden named BLM Ely District Manager

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management has selected Peter McFadden as the new District Manager for the Ely District. He began his duties on June 11.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM seeks public input on Imperial Hills Travel Management Plan

YUMA, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Yuma Field Office invites public participation in the review of the Imperial Hills Travel Management Plan (TMP) and environmental

Colorado, Northwest DO

BLM lands within Red Canyon Fire area temporarily closed

MEEKER, Colo.

Colorado, Northwest DO

BLM White River Field Office releases travel management designations for public review

MEEKER, Colo.

National Office, Fire Center

National Wildfire Preparedness Moves to Highest Level

Boise, Idaho – The National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) is raising the National Fire Preparedness Level (PL) to its highest point, PL-5, effective at 2:00 p.m.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM Extends Rock House Recreation Area Paving Project

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz.

Colorado

BLM Colorado to offer 20 parcels in September oil and gas lease sale

DENVER – In keeping with the Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management will offer 20 parcels totaling approximately 8,160 acres in Kiowa, L

Arizona

BLM lifts fire restrictions for Phoenix and Colorado River Districts

PHOENIX – Effective Friday, Friday, July 13 at 8 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will lift all fire restrictions for public lands administered by the Phoenix District and

Colorado

BLM seeks public comment on parking lot expansion at Sand Canyon and Rock Creek trailheads

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment that considers expanding parking areas at the Sa

Arizona

BLM announces paving and maintenance of local boat launch/parking area

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz.

Colorado

BLM to host open house on Old Spanish Trail Strategy

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office invites the public to review and provide input on the draft Old Spanish Trail Recreation and Development Strategy.

Colorado

BLM evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public scoping comments on offering approximately 236,010 acres of federal oil and gas leases on public lands m