Press Releases

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California, California Desert DO

BLM releases environmental analysis for US Gypsum mine project

Image of large mining complex from the air.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Temporary closure of certain public land for the 2019 Rage at the River

LAS VEGAS— The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration from December 14 through December 15, 2019.

California, Central California DO

BLM Mother Lode Field Office lifts seasonal fire restrictions

A clear river winds through a forest.

Nevada, Elko DO

Christmas music, crafts and hot chocolate: California Trail Interpretive Center presents a Pioneer Christmas for Kids

Elko, Nev. – The California Trail Center will present its annual holiday celebration, a Pioneer Christmas for Kids, on Dec. 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

Annual seasonal motorized use closures now in effect in Wood River Valley

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office has implemented the annual seasonal motorized use closures in the Wood River Valley to protect wintering deer and elk.&n

California, California Desert DO

Michael Ryan Chatterton to lead BLM El Centro Field Office

Ryan Chatterton stands in front of red sandstone cliffs. Photo by BLM.

Nevada

2020 Wildland fire dispatcher positions now open

RENO, Nev. — Wildland fire dispatching positions with Bureau of Land Management Nevada are open now through February, with early cut-off for applications on December 10th.

Utah

BLM seeks public comments on parcels offered in March 2020 oil and gas lease sale

SALT LAKE CITY – Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced a proposal to offer 25 parcels, totaling approximately 32,713.76 acres of BLM-managed lands in the Green River

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM to host public scoping meeting for expansion of San Jose Cemetery in Luis Lopez

SOCORRO, N.M. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Socorro Field Office will host a public scoping meeting on Dec. 9 from 4:30-6pm at the Socorro Field Office, located at 901 S. Old U.S.

Colorado

BLM evaluating state indemnity transfer of lands and mineral rights

DENVER, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public scoping comments on a proposed action to transfer approximately 17,700 acres of federal surface and minerals and an

Utah, Color Country DO, St George FO

Public meeting allows questions and comments for Northern Corridor project

ST. GEORGE, Utah –The public is invited to a meeting from 4:30-7:30 p.m., Dec. 17, at the Dixie Convention Center, 1835 Convention Center Drive, St.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM prescribed burning planned in the Hualapai Mountains

KINGMAN, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Kingman Field Office, in cooperation with the Pine Lake Fire Department, Mohave County Parks Department and Mohave County Depa

Montana-Dakotas

Dillon BLM opens public comment period for proposed oil well near Lima

(DILLON, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management has opened a public comment period for an exploratory oil well proposal on public lands in southwestern Montana, near Lima.

Arizona

Department of the Interior approves withdrawal extension for Roosevelt Lake

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management has approved the extension of a withdrawal for Roosevelt Lake.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM invites public input on proposed Moss Mine expansion

KINGMAN, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) and is seeking public input on the proposed mining plan of operation for the Moss Mine

Utah

27th Annual Christmas Bird Count Dates Set for Kanab

KANAB, Utah — Share the gift of nature this holiday season by participating with your family and friends in the 120th Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count.

Colorado

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

SILT, Colo. – Annual winter closures to motorized and mechanized vehicles begin Dec.

Nevada, Elko DO

Petticoat Prospectors and Pioneer Christmas: California Trail Interpretive Center announces December programs

ELKO, Nev. – Learn about female prospectors of the West and enjoy Pioneer Christmas at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Women’s fire crew gains skills, confidence in Wyoming

WORLAND, Wyo. –Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming hosted the Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) All-Women’s Fire Crew for its third successful year of wildland firefighting, pub

California, Central California DO

BLM Bakersfield to conduct prescribed burn at Carrizo Plain National Monument 

An image of the Carrizo Plain National Monument.

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM concludes gather of excess wild horses in eastern Nevada

ELKO, Nev.

California, Central California DO

BLM Bakersfield Field Office modifies fire restrictions

Image of Case Mountain giant sequoias.

Utah

San Rafael Desert Travel Management Planning Open Houses to be held

PRICE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management will hold Open Houses to provide information about the San Rafael Desert Travel Management Planning effort.