Press Releases

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Colorado

Four Corners lecture series features the Wetherill Network

DOLORES, Colo. – On Sept. 21, the Four Corners Lecture Series features Marietta Eaton’s talk entitled “The Wetherill Legacy” at 1 p.m. at the Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores, Colo.

Colorado

BLM to begin restoring abandoned mine land site along the Slate River

GUNNISON, Colo.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Selects Eugene District Manager

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces Kathryn (Kathy) Stangl as the new Eugene district manager.

Arizona

BLM Arizona Resource Advisory Council to Meet in Phoenix

The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Arizona Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet in Phoenix on September 9-10, 2014.

Eastern States

Celebrate National Public Lands Day and Restore Trail to Hidden Pond at Meadowood

On September 27, 2014, thousands of volunteers at public lands sites throughout the United States are expected to participate in National Public Lands Day (NPLD) in a celebration of the work, play

Nevada

Results of BLM Oil and Gas and Geothermal Lease Sales

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) generated $68,415.50 during its quarterly oil and gas competitive lease sales held in Reno on September 9, selling 9 parcels that comprised 15,476.13 acres in th

Colorado

BLM Colorado announces new Northwest District Manager

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management has named long-time employee Joe Meyer as the new Northwest Colorado District Manager based in Grand Junction.
 

Alaska

North Slope Science Initiative Science Technical Advisory Panel to Meet in Anchorage

ANCHORAGE -- The North Slope Science Initiative (NSSI) Science Tech

California

BLM to Offer Competitive Geothermal Lease Sale in California

To help meet the nation's renewable energy goals, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in California will hold a geothermal lease sale in Sacramento on Thurs., Sept. 11.

Nevada

BLM Nevada Opens Photo Contest Voting on Facebook Page

Starting today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada state office will be posting entries in the 2014 photo contest to www.facebook.com/BLMNevada.

New Mexico

BLM and NM Game and Fish Partner to Provide Mobile Big Game Hunting Unit Maps

Santa Fe, NM – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has partnered with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish to offer mobile maps of New Mexico's big-game hunting units through the CarryMap App

Nevada

BLM to Hold Oil and Gas and Geothermal Lease Sales Week of September 8

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

Colorado

BLM seeks public comment on new trail plan near Meeker

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

Colorado

BLM performs land health assessments within Uncompahgre Field Office

MONTROSE, Colo.

Colorado

Local BLM Office Seeks Volunteers for National Public Lands Days Events

MONTROSE, Colo. – Pull on your hiking boots, and join the Bureau of Land Management for a month-long series of fun filled activities and volunteer opportunities.

Colorado

BLM Colorado starts public scoping period for new trails at Oil Well Flat

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

Colorado

Rio Grande Natural Area Commission meets Sept. 11 in Alamosa

ALAMOSA, Colo. – The Rio Grande Natural Area Commission will meet from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 11 at the Rio Grande Water Conservation District, 10900 East U.S.

Colorado

Firefighters planning pile burns in Fremont County

CANON CITY, Colo. – Beginning in early September, firefighters from the Royal Gorge Interagency Fire Unit plan to conduct pile burns if conditions warrant.

California

BLM California Announces Path Forward for Oil and Gas Program

With today's release of the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) independent science review of well stimulation technologies, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing its co

Alaska

BLM Fulfills Final Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Entitlement for Paimiut

ANCHORAGE —  The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) made an important land transfer to Paimiut Corp. this week.

Colorado

BLM seeks public comment on temporary land closure

MEEKER, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is now seeking public comment on a proposal to temporarily close access to public lands 15 miles north of Meeker for safety reasons.
 

Colorado

BLM invites public to solar energy zone field trips and workshops

MONTE VISTA, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management San Luis Valley Field Office is hosting a series of field trips and open houses to get your input on solar energy on public lands.