Press Releases

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Nevada

Argenta Agreement Finalized, Public Land Reopened to Grazing

RENO, Nev.— On June 24, an order dismissing pending appeals to the BLM’s 2014 closure decision on the Argenta Allotment in the Battle Mountain District was approved by Administrative Law Judge Jame

Arizona

Fireworks Prohibited on BLM Lands

Although the sale of ground and hand-held fireworks and their use is legal in Arizona please remember fireworks are not permitted on public lands at any time, year-round.

This includes:

Utah

BLM Utah Announces Two New Appointments to Council to Help Advise Agency on Balanced Management of Nation's Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces two appointments to the 15-member citizen-based Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which advises the Bureau of Land Management on public land issues

Colorado

BLM reminds the public about fireworks ban

MONTROSE, Colo.

Wyoming

Be Safe with Fireworks this July 4th

The Wyoming Bureau of Land Management (BLM) wishes everyone an enjoyable, but safe 4th of July.

Colorado

BLM Re-Opens Popular Trail for Season

CRAIG, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Little Snake Field Office opened some popular Emerald Mountain trails on June 27 ahead of the scheduled opening day. 
 

Montana-Dakotas

Fireworks and Fire Safety Reminders for Independence Day Holiday Weekend

Recent hot, dry weather in many locations has resulted in increased fire danger.

Nevada

No Fireworks Allowed on BLM Managed Public Lands

Las Vegas –While fireworks are available in Nye County and safe and sane fireworks go on sale in Clark County June 28, fire restrictions remain in place in Southern Nevada. 

Alaska

BLM begins Placer Mining Reclamation Project at Jack Wade Creek

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska staff be

Colorado

Interior Department Supported $358 Billion in Economic Activity, 2 Million Jobs in 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today released a report showing that the various activities of the Department of the Interior contributed $358 billion to the U.S.

Nevada

BLM releases decision for Wood Hills area wild horse water/bait trapping gather

The Bureau of Land Management, Elko District Office, Wells Field Office released the Decision Record for the Wood Hills area Wild Horse Water/Bait Trapping Gather June 5.

National Office

BLM Seeks Public Comments on Use of Three New Herbicides

To expand its existing list of approved herbicide active ingredients (herbicides) to treat noxious weeds and other invasive species on Bureau of Land Management (BLM)-managed public lands, the BLM

Idaho

Memorial Service for Terry Sonner, BLM Wildland Firefighter

Terry Sonner, a 33-year old Bureau of Land Management (BLM) firefighter, passed away the morning of Wednesday, June 10, after he and his fire crew finished physical training.

Colorado

Blackwall Fire 80% contained

Meeker, Colo. – Firefighters secured the west flank of the fire and burned out along the north flank to remove unburned vegetation along that line to reinforce it.

Nevada

BLM to hold first ever adoption event at Reno Rodeo

The Bureau of Land Management, Nevada, is hosting our first ever wild horse adoption event at the Reno Rodeo Livestock Events Center Sunday, June 21, at 2 p.m.

Utah

BLM Utah Conducts Coal Lease Sale for Tract in Sanpete County

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today held a competitive coal lease sale by sealed bid for the Flat Canyon Coal Tract -- a 2,692 acre area in Sanpete County that is estimated to contain approxi

Nevada

BLM Seeks Comment on Changes to 13-Mile Scenic Drive; Open House Scheduled June 30

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Red Rock/Sloan Field Office and Central Federal Lands Highway Division of the Federal Highway Administration invite public comm

Colorado

Blackwall Fire west of Meeker

Meeker, Colo.

Utah

BLM Announces Appointments to Council to Help Advise Agency on Balanced Management of Nation's Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced new appointments or reappointments of members to the 15-member citizen-based Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which advises the Bureau of Land Man

Utah

BLM Utah Resource Advisory Council/Recreation Resource Advisory Council Meeting and Conference Call June 23, 2015

The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Resource Advisory Council (RAC)/Recreation Resource Advisory Council (RecRAC) will host a meeting and conference call Tuesday, June 23, 2015, from 8:30 a.m.

Nevada

Reno wild horse and burro adoption center to temporarily close Saturday, June 20

The National Wild Horse and Burro Center at Palomino Valley (PVC) will be closed to the public on Saturday, June 20 in order for staff and volunteers to assist with the wild horse adoption opportun

Nevada

Agencies Seek Public Comment on Proposed SNPLMA Round 15 Expenditures

Las Vegas – Beginning today, the public will have the opportunity to review and comment on the preliminary recommendations for the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) Round 15 expen