Press Releases

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Nevada

BLM Extends Public Comment Period for the Las Vegas and Pahrump Field Offices Draft Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement

Las Vegas – Nevada Bureau of Land Management (BLM) State Director Amy Lueders announced today that she will extend the current public comment period for the Las Vegas and Pahrump F

New Mexico

BLM and New Mexico State Historic Preservation Office Sign Revised Protocol Agreement

On December 17, 2014, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Director Jesse Juen, and the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) Jeff Pappas signed a protocol agreement

Nevada

BLM Nevada Announces 2015 Wild Horse Gathers

Beginning in late-January, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to gather wild horses from various locations across Nevada.

Alaska

North Slope Science Initiative seeks Science Technical Advisory Panel members

Anchorage—The North Slope Science Initiative (NSSI

Colorado

Anasazi Heritage Center closed for holidays

DOLORES, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management Anasazi Heritage Center will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24, through Friday, Dec. 26, as well as Thursday, Jan.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Releases Draft Plan for Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line Project

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released for public comment the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Land-use Plan Amendments for the Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line Pro

Montana-Dakotas

2015 Summer Firefighting Positions Are Now Open at BLM Montana/Dakotas

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana/Dakotas Fire and Aviation Program is accepting applications for seasonal wildland firefighters to help protect our public lands.

Colorado

A cherished reach of the Upper Yampa River forever conserved and open to the public

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. - Western Rivers Conservancy, the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S.

Utah

BLM Seeks Comment on Environmental Assessments for May 2015 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Color Country District is seeking public comment on environmental assessments (EA) analyzing the BLM's proposal to offer 14 parcels covering 15,062 acres in

Eastern States

BLM Eastern States Sponsors CFC Fundraising 5K to Get Up, Get Out, and Get Active for a Cause!

BLM Eastern States and Washington Office employees participated in a 5K Run/Walk to raise awareness and needed funds for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).

Oregon-Washington

BLM debuts San Juan Islands National Monument poster!

On Thursday, Dec.

Colorado

BLM firewood cutting season ends December 31

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office is offering fuel wood permits for the public to cut firewood through the end of 2014. Beginning Jan.

Nevada

BLM Announces Results of Ely Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) generated $1,814.00 during its quarterly oil and gas competitive lease sale held in Reno on December 9, 2014, selling 1 parcel that comprised 473.22 acres.

Nevada

BLM Reaches Major Permitting Milestone for First Projects under Western Solar Plan

Las Vegas – As part of the President’s Climate Action Plan and the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM’s) Western Solar Plan, the BLM is releasing three Environmental Assessments analyzing impacts for

Colorado

BLM accepting public comment on soda plant expansion

MEEKER, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is now seeking public comments concerning a proposed sodium bicarbonate plant expansion 37 miles southwest of Meeker.

Colorado

Motorized travel restrictions on Wolford Mountain begin Dec. 15

KREMMLING, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management will begin its annual winter restrictions on motorized travel north of Kremmling in the Wolford Mountain Travel Management Area Dec.

California

Informational Webinars Announced for Draft Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S.

Nevada

BLM to Gather Burros from Pahrump Valley

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management will collect burros in the Pahrump Valley community near the Johnnie Herd Management Area.

Nevada

Land Sale Generates More Than $49.7 Million for Projects

Las Vegas --The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today sold 414.93 acres in 30 parcels for $49,745,000 during a competitive-public-land sale.

Colorado

Contemporary art exhibit featuring cultural ancestors to open at Anasazi Heritage Center

DOLORES, Colo. – On Friday, Dec.