Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington

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

Colorado

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

Nevada

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.

National Office

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

Colorado

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

Utah

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

Colorado

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

Arizona

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

National Office

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

Wyoming

72 animals placed at BLM–Honor Farm 30-year anniversary adoption

RIVERTON, Wyo.

Colorado

BLM invites public to comment on Blue Valley Land Exchange proposal

KREMMLING, Colo.

National Office

Agencies announce ‘West-wide’ Energy Corridor review workshops in five western states

The Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S.

Colorado

BLM and Forest Service seek comments on oil and gas development northeast of Paonia, Colorado

MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office and Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests are seeking public comments on Gunnison Ener

Idaho

BLM and the Audubon Society partner to host Migratory Bird Day event

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – In partnership with the local Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society, the Bureau of Land Management’s Coeur d’Alene Field Office will hold a Migratory Bird Day

Colorado

BLM listens to Colorado State partners

DENVER, Colorado – The Bureau of Land Management marked a milestone today in the Administration’s effort to better align plans for managing Greater Sage-Grouse habitat on federal lands by publishin

Colorado

BLM to expand Fourmile Trail System

CANON CITY, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office approved a plan for ten new motorized and non-motorized trails totaling about 18 miles in the Fourmi

Colorado

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

LAKEWOOD, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on 30 citizen-based sounding boards for BLM initiatives, proposals, a

Colorado

BLM Colorado to offer 64 parcels in June 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 64 parcels totaling approximately 58,694 acres in Jackson

Colorado

BLM renames Anasazi Heritage Center

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management will host a ceremony to rename the Anasazi Heritage Center as the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum at