Press Releases

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Idaho

BLM Hiring Veterans to Staff Firefighting Crews in Idaho

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Idaho announced today that its fire management program is seeking to hire veterans to join the BLM Idaho firefighting team.

National Office

President Proposes $1.2 Billion for BLM in Fiscal_Year 2016

President Obama today requested $1.2 billion in appropriations for the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management for Fiscal Year 2016.

Nevada

Free Tours of Walking Box Ranch Offered

Las Vegas – This spring, BLM is providing free guided tours of the historic Walking Box Ranch, former home of silent movie stars Clara Bow and Rex Bell. 

Colorado

BLM seeks public comment on proposed gather plan

MEEKER, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is now seeking public comments concerning proposed gathers of excess wild horses in areas managed by the BLM White River Field Office.

Colorado

BLM and Forest Service announce 2015 grazing fee

The Federal grazing fee for 2015 will be $1.69 per animal unit month (AUM) for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.69 per head month (HM) for lands managed by the U.S.

National Office

BLM and Forest Service Announce 2015 Grazing Fee

The Federal grazing fee for 2015 will be $1.69 per animal unit month (AUM) for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.69 per head month (HM) for lands managed by the U.S.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana/Dakotas Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Over $4.2 Million

As part of President Obama's all-of-the-above strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy production, a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas lease auction netted $4,2

National Office

Interior Department Greenlights Transmission Line to Modernize Grid, Unlock Renewable Energy Sources in Southwest

On the heels of the President's State of the Union speech where he underscored his Administration's 

National Office

Secretary Jewell Visits New Mexico's Permian Basin to Discuss Efforts to Reduce Methane on Public Lands

On the heels of the Obama Administration’s recently announced 

Arizona

BLM Arizona hosts National Conservation Lands showcase and guided hikes

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will have a presence in this year's Super Bowl XLIX activities with an opportunity for the public to engage and learn about America's National Conservation Lands

Nevada

Low Water Bridge Construction and Parking Lot Improvements to Commence at Red Rock

Las Vegas - Construction will start on two low water bridge crossings and repaving the visitor center parking lots at the Red Rock National Conservation Area on January 26. Th

Alaska

BLM Alaska Hosts "Women of the Iditarod" Tweet Chat

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Bureau of Land Management Alaska is partner

Colorado

BLM planning to burn slash piles now through Feb. 2015 in Grand County in Mule Creek area

Grand County, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Kremmling Field Office is planning to burn 75 slash piles of lodgepole pine now through February 2015 if weather conditions are favorable.

Colorado

BLM seeks comments on grazing permit renewals in Grand and Jackson counties

KREMMLING – The Bureau of Land Management seeks comments on renewals of 13 livestock grazing permits that expire within the Kremmling Field Office boundaries in 2015. 
 

Colorado

BLM seeks public comment on new trail plan near Meeker

MEEKER, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is now seeking public comment on analysis for a comprehensive non-motorized trail network near Meeker.

Colorado

BLM cancels 17 of 19 leases on top of the Roan Plateau

DENVER -- As part of a landmark settlement agreement announced by Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell in November 2014, the Bureau of Land Management today canceled 17 of the 19 leases on top of

Colorado

BLM cancels 17 of 19 leases on top of the Roan Plateau

As part of a landmark settlement agreement announced by Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell in November 2014, the Bureau of Land Management today canceled 17 of the 19 leases on top of the Roan

Nevada

12 Wild Burros Available for Adoption January 24

Las Vegas -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will sponsor a burro adoption event on Saturday, January 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Fee Free on Monday

Las Vegas – Whether you drive, bike, run or walk, you may visit the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for free on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Colorado

Rio Grande Natural Area Commission meets Jan. 22 in Alamosa

ALAMOSA, Colo. – The Rio Grande Natural Area Commission will meet from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the Rio Grande Water Conservation District, 10900 East U.S. Highway 160, Alamosa.