Press Releases
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.
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
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
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
Annual public hearing on using aircraft and motorized vehicles for wild horse management set in Craig
CRAIG, Colo.
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.
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
Comment period open for wild horse spay feasibility research
HINES, OR – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burns District announces the availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for wild horse spay feasibility and beha
BLM to hold meet and greet open house sessions with new Southwest District Manager
MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management recently hired Stephanie Connolly as the Southwest District Manager, and the public is invited to network with her during open
Four local teachers selected for Teachers on Public Lands program
LAS VEGAS – Four teachers from the Clark County School District were selected to participate in BLM’s Teachers on Public Lands program.
BLM seeks bids for new public off-range pastures for wild horses and burros
The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it is seeking proposals for new public off-range pastures that provide a free-roaming environment for wild horses removed from Western public land
BLM Approves Palisade Plunge Trail
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office approved the “Palisade Plunge,” a new 32-mile single-track trail descending nearl
Fire Danger Prompts Increased Fire Restrictions in Southeastern Utah
Southeastern Utah is experiencing hazardous fire conditions due to prolonged drought and extremely dry vegetation. Weather forecasts and wildland fire prediction models point to increased fir
BLM Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $1,395,024
DENVER – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado today sold 59 parcels totaling 50,573 acres for $1,395,024 inc
BLM Lake Havasu Field Office and NIC Inc. partner to offer electronic recreation permits and annual passes
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz.
BLM fire restrictions remain in effect in western Arizona
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management Colorado River District has been in fire restrictions in order to reduce the risk of wildfire on public lands managed by the
Volunteers honored at 2018 BLM 'Making a Difference' awards ceremony
The Bureau of Land Management today recognized the winners of the 2018 “Making a Difference” National Volunteer Awards. These awards acknowledge the winners’ exceptional volunteer servic