Press Releases

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Southeastern States DO

BLM to Host Wild Horse and Burro Event in Doswell, Virginia

FLOWOOD, Ms.— The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event August 13-14, 2021, offering approximately 60 excess animals gathered from western rang

California, Northern California DO

BLM increases fire restrictions at Forks of Butte due to drought and wildfire danger

California, California Desert DO, Barstow FO

The Bureau of Land Management extends public comment period for Cottonwood Creek River Management Plan

Nevada, Elko DO, Ely DO, Wells FO, Bristlecone FO

Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY2021 Antelope Complex Emergency Wild Horse Gather

ELY, Nev.

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Butte FO

Divide Bridge Campground closed due to nearby fires

 

(BUTTE, Mont.) – Divide Bridge Campground is temporarily closed while crews fighting nearby wildfires use the Bureau of Land Management’s recreation site as a base camp.

New Mexico, Pecos DO, Las Cruces DO

BLM Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council to meet virtually

Las Cruces, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management today announced it will hold a meeting of the Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Mountain of the Rogue trails slated to re-open July 30

Medford, Ore.

Nevada

Elbow Fire in Northeast Nevada

ELKO, Nev. — Firefighters responded to the Elbow fire, five miles north of the Shafter Exit of Interstate 80 between Wells and Wendover, Nevada.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Drivers asked to closely watch for wild horses and burros on Highway 160 between Pahrump and Johnnie

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District Office asks motorists to be careful of wild horses and burros along State Route 160 be

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

The Bureau of Land Management to reopen visitor centers in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Nevada, Ely DO

White Pine CTC tours eastern Nevada fire operations

ELY, Nev. – White Pine Community Training Center clients and staff got more than an inside look at the world of wildland firefighting during last week’s fire o

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

Black Rock Field Office issues Decision Record on Calico Complex Wild Horse and Burro Gather Environmental Assessment

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Black Rock Field Office published an Environmental Assessment (EA) and issued a Decision Record (DR) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) based on analysis provi

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Missoula FO

Garnet Ghost Town re-opens as wildfire threat dwindles

(MISSOULA, Mont.) – Garnet Ghost Town is once again open for visitors after the Bureau of Land Management issued a new area closure in the Anderson Hill Fire vicinity.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Campfire Restrictions Increase to Stage 3 on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Beginning July 28

Officials with the BLM, Forest Service, and Oregon Department of Forestry are increasing campfire restrictions within the boundaries of the Wild section of the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.
High Plains DO

Pioneer Living History Weekend in Casper

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Be Fire Aware: Extreme Fire Danger on Public Lands in Medford District

MEDFORD, Ore.

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, Miles City FO

Road closure in Garfield County due to wildfire

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – Due to increased fire activity, the Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the U.S.

Northwest DO

BLM to conduct emergency wild horse gather on West Douglas Herd Area

MEEKER, Colo.

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, Miles City FO

Firefighters injured by Garfield County wildfire

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – Federal firefighters were injured when a sudden wind shift blew the wildfire back over their position as they were constructing a defensive fire line on the perimeter of the D

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

The Black Rock Field Office to conduct repairs on Route 2054

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.

California, California Desert DO

California Desert District Advisory Council to hold virtual meeting

Idaho

BLM to extend closure of Skinny Dipper Hot Springs to protect public health and safety

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today it will extend the existing closure of Skinny Dipper Hot Springs, located about five miles west of Garden Valley,