Press Releases

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Wyoming

BLM Wyoming oil and gas lease sale nets over $2.5 million

In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting American’s Energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Wyoming quarterly oil and gas lease sale resulted in competitive bids for all of the 31,975.27 acres offered.
Wyoming

Historic Infantry Demo to Take Place at Trails Center

CASPER Wyo. - Enlist in history as the “6th U.S. Infantry” comes to life Saturday, June 17 through Sunday, June 18 at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center.

Arizona

Condiciones secas hacen necesarias las restricciones de incendios en el oeste de Arizona

Empezando el viernes 16 de junio de 2017, el Distrito de Río Colorado de la Oficina de Administración de Tierras implementará las restricciones de incendios y de fumar en todos los 5,4 millones de acres de tierras públicas en el oeste de Arizona y el sureste de California a lo largo del Río Colorado.
Arizona

Dry Conditions Trigger Fire Restrictions in Western Arizona

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz.

Colorado

BLM seeks public comment on oil and gas development proposal west of Rifle

SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) seeks public comment on an oil and gas development plan about nine miles west of Rifle.   

National Office

BLM oil and gas lease sales in Colo., Okla., Texas net combined $4.7 million

WASHINGTON – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico and Colorado state offices yesterday sold a combin

Colorado

BLM Colorado to offer 10 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 10 parcels totaling 1,122 acres in Royal Gorge Field Offi

Colorado

BLM seeks comments for proposed coal mine lease modification in southwest Colorado

DURANGO, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tres Rios Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposal to modify GCC Energy LLC’s King II federal coal mine lease

Colorado

BLM Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $1.2 million

DENVER – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado today sold 70 parcels totaling 63,268 acres for $1,243,777 inc

Colorado

BLM evaluating mineral sampling proposal in Fremont County

CANON CITY, Colo. – As part of its commitment to healthy and productive landscapes, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on a proposal to s

National Office

American Recreation Coalition Honors BLM Employees with Awards

WASHINGTON – The national non-profit American Recreation Coalition (ARC) this week honored two Bureau of Land Management (BLM) employees from Oregon and Wisconsin for their outstanding efforts

National Office, California

BLM Honors Outstanding Volunteers at 'Making a Difference' Awards Ceremony

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Utah

BLM-Utah Employee Receives National "Making a Difference" Award

Salt Lake City—Bureau of Land Management employee Clay Stewart of southern Utah has received the prestigious “Making a Difference Award” for his contributions to the agency’s Volun

Nevada

Trail Center Announces California Trail Days and 5th Anniversary Celebration

ELKO, Nev. – The California Trail Interpretive Center is celebrating its 5th anniversary during California Trail Days, an annual event that brings pioneer history to life.

Colorado

BLM White River Field Office travel route inventory available for public review

MEEKER, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management seeks the public’s help in reviewing its road and trail inventory for lands managed by the White River Field Office in northwestern Colorado.

Colorado

BLM announces decision for Fourmile-Barbara Whipple trail system

CANON CITY, Colo. – On May 15, the Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office authorized two new, non-motorized trails totaling 1.6 miles in the Fourmile-Barbara Whipple

Colorado

BLM evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals in Garfield and Mesa counties

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

New Mexico

BLM Offers May Outdoor Events

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering five outdoor events in May that will take advantage of southern New Mexico’s weather and natural resources.

Colorado

Firefighters planning prescribed burn in Fremont County this month

CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is planning to conduct a prescribed burn in the Waugh Mountain area, 16 miles north of Cotopaxi City in Fremont County. 

Colorado

BLM approves permit for Silverton Mountain Guides

BLM approves permit for Silverton Mountain Guides

Utah

Adoption Event Featuring Utah's Own Cedar Mountain Horses a Success

SALT LAKE CITY— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Delta Wild Horse and Burro Facility open house adoption featuring wild horses recently gathered from the Cedar Moun

Colorado

BLM accepting public comments on new trail proposal

Gunnison, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Gunnison Field Office is accepting comments on a proposal to construct 20 miles of new, non-motorized trails in the Signal Peak ar

Colorado

Public Lands Foundation recognizes Southwest Resource Advisory Council Sub-group

DOLORES, Colo. - The Public Lands Foundation recognized the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Southwest Resource Advisory Council's (RAC) Tres Rios Master Leasing Plan Area of