Press Releases

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Southwest DO

BLM plans to conduct prescribed fires on West Dolores Rim and Animas City Mountain

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to conduct two prescribed fire treatments within the Tres Rios Field Office this spring.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

Royal Gorge Field Office enters stage 1 fire restrictions

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office entered stage 1 fire restrictions today due to dry conditions and high fire danger.

Northwest DO, White River FO

BLM to host wild horse adoption at Meeker Mustang Makeover event

MEEKER, Colo.

Rock Springs FO

BLM Rock Springs hosts wild horse adoption event in April

Rock Springs, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is celebrating spring with a wild horse adoption event at the Rock Springs Wild Horse Holding Facility.

Wyoming

BLM approves construction of TransWest Express transmission project

In a significant milestone in the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to modernize America’s power infrastructure in the West and achieve a fully carbon-free electric grid by 2035, the Bureau of

National Office, Wyoming

BLM approves construction of TransWest Express transmission project

In a significant milestone in the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to modernize America’s power infrastructure in the West and achieve a fully carbon-free electric grid by 2035, the Bureau of

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM to hold virtual public information forum on Eagle Eye solar proposal

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. — As part of the Bureau of Land Management’s efforts to build a clean energy future and achieve the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of a carbon pollution

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, San Luis Valley FO

Notice of Competitive Offer for Solar Energy Development on Public Lands in Saguache County, CO

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Rocky Mountain District, Canon City, Colorado, will accept competitive bids to lease public lands for solar energy projects on approximately 1,064 acres in Saguache County, Colorado.
Colorado

BLM to offer 1,064 acres for solar lease auction

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today it is auctioning 1,064 acres of public land for solar energy production in the De Tilla Gulch area of Saguache Cou

National Office

Thomas Heinlein named Bureau of Land Management Assistant Director for National Conservation Lands and Community Partnerships

The Bureau of Land Management today announced the appointment of Thomas (Tom) Heinlein as Assistant Director for the National Conservation Lands and Community Partnerships.

Southwest DO

BLM Southwest District RAC sheep grazing sub-committee to meet April 5

Montrose, Colo.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

BLM plans prescribed burn at Deer Haven

The Bureau of Land Management is preparing to conduct a prescribed burn in the Deer Haven area, approximately 15 miles northwest of Cañon City, south of High Park Road, and west of County Road 69 i

California, California Desert DO

BLM approves Whitewater River Groundwater Replenishment Facility Project

Southwest DO

BLM Southwest District sheep grazing sub-committee to meet March 14

Montrose, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Southwest District Resource Advisory Council will hold its first of six meetings of a sub-committee formed to consider domestic shee

National Office

The Bureau of Land Management announces end to public comment period for utility-scale solar review

WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that the public comment period for its solar programmatic environmental impact statement will clo

California, Central California DO

Melissa Hovey named monument manager of Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument

Colorado

Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum announces temporary closure

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum, located at 27501 Highway 184 in Dolores, Colo., will be closed from

Colorado

BLM Colorado hires Gordon Toevs as Associate State Director

LAKEWOOD, Colo.

National Office

BLM adds virtual meeting for public input on potential changes to solar energy program

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Due to substantial public interest, the Bureau of Land Management has added one more virtual session to its 

Little Snake FO

BLM seeks public input on Emerald Mountain Good Neighbor Authority project

CRAIG, Colo

Colorado

BLM Colorado Public Room announces two-week closure

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is announcing a two-week closure of the Andy Senti Public Lands Information Center (Public Room) beginning February 13th.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM prescribed burning planned in the Hualapai Mountains

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management Colorado River District are planning to conduct prescribed burning in the Hualapai Mountains, 20 t