Press Releases

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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.

Nevada

BLM to Hold Oil and Gas Lease Sale December 9

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding a competitive oil and gas lease sale on Tuesday, December 9 at the BLM Nevada State Office,1340 Financial Blvd., Reno.

Nevada

Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Seeking Input on Implementation Strategy Development

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Red Rock/Sloan Field Office is seeking public input regarding future developments in Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area.&n

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon Hosting Project Status Meeting on Infrastructure Improvements

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Red Rock/Sloan Field Office, in coordination with the Central Federal Lands Division of the Federal Highway Administration, is

Colorado

BLM seasonal road closures in effect Dec. 1

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s seasonal road wildlife closures on specific roads in the Grand Junction Field Office begin Dec.

Nevada

BLM to Offer 516 Acres for Sale at Auction

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold an auction Tuesday, December 2 at 10 a.m.

Colorado

BLM Northwest Resource Advisory Council meets in Grand Junction Dec. 4

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Springhill Suites, 236 Main St in Grand Junction.  

Colorado

BLM winter closures begin Dec. 1 in Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin counties

SILT, Colo. – Annual winter closures to motorized vehicles will go into effect Dec.

New Mexico

BLM Releases Environmental Assessment on DOD Proposal to Run Segments of SunZia Southwest Transmission Line Underground

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it is seeking public input on an Environmental Assessment (EA) that analyzes mitigation efforts proposed by the Department of Defense (DOD)

Colorado

December Rio Grande Natural Area Commission Meeting Canceled

MONTE VISTA, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Rio Grande Natural Area Commission meeting scheduled for Friday, Dec. 12 in Alamosa has been canceled due to schedule conflicts.

Nevada

BLM Seeks Public Comment for Non-Competitive Direct Sale of Reversionary Interest of a Patent

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office, today announced it is seeking public comment on a proposal for a non-competitive direct sale of the reversionary interest in

Colorado

Secretary Jewell, Governor Hickenlooper Announce Landmark Settlement for Colorado's Roan Plateau that Balances Conservation, Oil & Gas Development

DENVER, Colo.– Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today joined Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and U.S.

National Office, Colorado

Secretary Jewell, Governor Hickenlooper, Colorado Congressional Delegation Announce Landmark Settlement for Colorado's Roan Plateau that Balances Conservation, Oil & Gas Development

Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today joined Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and U.S.

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon Calling Artists for Spring Residencies

Las Vegas – With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s time for artists to share their thanks in celebrating one of Southern Nevada's icons by applying for spring residencies at Red Rock Canyon Nati

Nevada

Busy Thanksgiving Weekend Anticipated at Red Rock

Las Vegas – During the Thanksgiving weekend, visitation at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area increases with the most congested time anticipated between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Colorado

BLM releases draft Environmental Analysis to reduce impacts at Guffey Gorge

CANON CITY, Colo.

National Office

BLM Employees Recognized for Outstanding Public Engagement Efforts in 2014

In recognition of their exceptional work to enhance public appreciation of our public lands, two Bureau of Land Management (BLM) employees were honored with the BLM's "Excellence in Interpretation

California

BLM Rejects Solar Development in Silurian Valley

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today it has rejected an application for a solar energy right-of-way in the Silurian Valley in San Bernardino County, Calif.

National Office

BLM Extends Public Comment Period for Solar/Wind Competitive Leasing Proposed Rule and Announces Webinar

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has extended the comment period for the proposed rule that would promote the use of "designated leasing areas" that include the Bureau of Land Management's Solar

Alaska

National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Oil & Gas Lease Sale Generates Nearly $659,000

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today held a lease sale in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) that generated $658,978.20.
Alaska

BLM fulfills final Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act entitlements for four Gana-A 'Yoo villages

ANCHORAGE -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) f

Colorado

BLM extends public comment period for HAMET proposal and announces additional public meeting

CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office wants your input on Fort Carson’s proposal to use public lands for helicopter training.

Colorado

BLM seeks nominations for two positions on the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Advisory Council

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.—The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations to fill two vacancies on its Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Advisory Council.