Press Releases
Cottonwood Fire Temporary Area Closure on Portions of the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, the Red Rock National Conservation Area, and Las Vegas Field Office
The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District have established temporary area closures in the area of the Cottonwood Fire on portions of the Spring Mou
Preseason Planning Helps Wildfire Response
Winnemucca, Nev. — On July 22, lightning ignited the Osgood wildfire on Bureau of Land Management lands approximately 2 miles west of Getchell Mine.
The Bureau of Land Management will begin the Nevada Wild Horse Range HMA Emergency Wild Horse gather

BLM Nevada releases sale notice for September 2020 oil and gas lease sale
RENO, Nev. - In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting American energy security, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to offer 14 parcels totaling 16,913.611 acres at it
The Bureau of Land Management will begin the Antelope Valley HMA emergency wild horse gather
On or around July 25-27, 2020, the Bureau of Land Management, Elko District Office, Wells Field Office, will begin an emergency wild horse gather on the Antelope Valley Herd Management Area (HMA) l
Fire Restriction Order issued for BLM-managed lands in northeastern Utah
Vernal and Price, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Green River District has issued a fire restriction order that addresses seasonal and year-round fire restrictions.
BLM Ely District accepting SRP applications for 2021
ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District is accepting Special Recreation Permit (SRP) applications to fill the two Truck/Buggy/Off-highway Vehicle event slots f
BLM lifts fire restrictions on Gunnison County BLM lands
Gunnison, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is lifting fire restrictions on BLM-administered lands in Gunnison County effective Friday, July 24, 2020.
Liberty Utilities to host virtual public meeting for Luning II solar project
Carson City, Nev - Liberty Utilities will be hosting two virtual public meetings to discuss their proposed Luning II solar and battery storage project on Tues., July 28, and Thurs, July 30.
BLM accepting bids for commercial pine nut harvest
ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management is accepting sealed, written bids for the commercial harvesting of pine nut units in the BLM Battle Mountain, Elko and Ely districts.
Interior Approves Permits for Alaska LNG Pipeline
ANCHORAGE — Today, the Department of the Interior (Department) announced decisions for the Alaska Liquified Natural Gas (Alaska LNG) Pipeline Project, approving the issuance of rig
Trump Administration Supports Alaskan Infrastructure Development to Mine Critical Minerals
WASHINGTON – In an important step toward providing access to the world class and strategically important Ambler Mining District in Northwest Alaska, the Department of the Inte
BLM seeks public comment on Diamond K Gypsum Chalk Hills Quarry Extension proposal
PRICE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office is seeking public comment on the preliminary environmental assessment (EA) for the Diamond K Gypsum Chalk Hills
As Pioneer Day approaches, BLM Utah asks the public to be firewise
SALT LAKE CITY – Increased wildfire activity and hot, dry summer weather in Utah is prompting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to ask the public to help prevent wildland fires.
The Bureau of Land Management will begin the Triple B/Maverick-Medicine HMAs emergency wild horse gather
ELY, Nev. – On or around July 24, the Bureau of Land Management, Ely District Office, Bristlecone Field Office, will begin an emergency wild horse gather on the Triple B and Maveri
Powder River County in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management Miles City Field Office has placed activities on BLM-administered lands in Powder River County under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.
BLM seeks public comment on recreation, public access in the Wood River Valley
SHOSHONE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Shoshone Field Office, Twin Falls District is asking the public to review and provide input on an Environmental Assess
St George Field Office issues emergency closure notices for recreation sites
ST GEORGE, Utah – In order to provide for public safety and resource protection, the Bureau of Land Management’s St.
The Bureau of Land Management Conveys 80-acre parcel to the City of Hyde Park
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today finalized the conveyance of an 80-acre parcel to the City of Hyde Park in Cache County, Utah.
Secretary of the Interior transfers jurisdiction of 65.74 acres of federal land to the Department of the Army in Arizona and New Mexico
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that the Secretary of the Interior has transferred a total of 65.74 acres of federal public lands in Arizona and New Mexico t
The Bureau of Land Management names Greg Sheehan as Utah State Director
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management today announced the appointment of Greg Sheehan, a career wildlife conservation professional with decades of experience as the BLM’