Press Releases

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Press Releases by region.
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Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

Plan for proposed Caldwell Canyon phosphate mine available for review

SODA SPRINGS, Idaho – Today the Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District released a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) analyzing a mine and reclamation plan (M&RP) that P4 Product

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Temporary closure of certain public lands near Laughlin for 2018 Rage at the River

LAS VEGAS— The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration from December 8 through December 9, 2018.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Northwest Oregon District: Forest Management Project Public Meeting

Salem, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

Winter program highlights at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

The Bureau of Land Management’s National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is connecting visitors to public lands and America’s natural and cultural heritage with a variety of programs this winter.
Utah, West Desert DO

Little Sahara Recreation Area Visitor Center closes for the winter season

FILLMORE, Utah–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Little Sahara Recreation Area Visitor Center will close for the winter season from Dec. 1, 2018 to late-February 2019.

Nevada, Elko DO

Historic women, the Arabia and Pioneer Christmas: California Trail Interpretive Center announces December programs

ELKO, Nev. – Learn about historic Nevada women, a famous steamboat wreck, and enjoy Pioneer Christmas at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

California, California Desert DO

BLM approves the Keystone Exploratory Drilling Project in Inyo County

Photo of dirt road along a cliff face.

Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM seeks comments on coal analysis for Buffalo RMP

 BUFFALO, Wyo.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM seeks public input for the Tungsten Mountain Solar Project

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Idaho, Boise DO, Four Rivers FO

BLM protects road surface with annual winter closure of Eighth Street

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management would like to remind the public of the annual seasonal road closure of upper Eighth Street in the Boise Foothills to prevent road damage during wet cond

Wyoming, High Plains DO

Trails Center hosts Cookie Wagon Building Workshop and Pioneer Photo Booth

CASPER, Wyo. - Tis the season for cookies and creativity!

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM to continue San Pedro thinning project

TAOS, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management will continue thinning to reduce accumulated vegetation posing fire hazards in the San Pedro, N.M. area through the end of December.

Nevada, Elko DO

Helen Hankins receives Trail Center volunteer award

ELKO, Nev. – Helen Hankins was named as Volunteer of the Year at the California Trail Interpretive Center for 2018 during their recent volunteer appreciation event.

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO

BLM announces SEIS/RMP amendment scoping period

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management has opened a public comment period as part of the process to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan a

Colorado, Southwest DO

BLM hosts public meetings to discuss potential fee increase at the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum

CORTEZ, Colo. – On Dec. 4 and 6, the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument (CANM) will host two public meetings to discuss a proposed fee increase for the monument’s visitor center and museum.

California, California Desert DO

BLM Desert Advisory Council to meet in Ridgecrest

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Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO

Malta Field Office to hold open house

(MALTA, Mont.) – The public is invited to an open house at the recently remodeled Bureau of Land Management Malta Field Office on December 6 from 4-6 p.Malta Field Office

Colorado

Jamie Connell named director of BLM’s Colorado State Office

DENVER -- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) veteran Jamie Connell has been named the new Director of the BLM’s Colorado State Office in Denver.

Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM seeks comments on coal analysis for Buffalo RMP

 (BUFFALO, Wyo.) – The Bureau of Land Management has opened a public comment period as part of the process to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan

Colorado, Northwest DO

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

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

BLM Mother Lode Field Office lifts emergency fire restrictions

Image of public lands along the Merced River.

California, Central California DO

BLM Central Coast Field Office lifts emergency fire restrictions

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National Office

BLM announces new Assistant Director for Communication

WASHINGTON, DC – The Bureau of Land Management has appointed Tara Rigler as the agency’s new Assistant Director for Communications.