Press Releases

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Idaho

Help Prevent Wildfires this Holiday Weekend!

Hot and dry temperatures are predicted for the upcoming holiday weekend, and firefighters are asking for the public help to prevent human-caused wildfires.

Colorado

No fire restrictions for July 4 weekend, but caution urged

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Nevada

Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone Auction Selects Three Potential Developers

Las Vegas –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today sought competitive bids to develop solar energy projects on up to approximately 3,083 acres of public land in the Dry Lake Sola

New Mexico

Mammoth Tusk Found by BLM Grazing Permittees

New Mexico’s standing as a paleontological hot spot has once again been confirmed.  Recently, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grazing permittees Tom and Sissy Olney reported that a possible ma

Colorado

BLM offers land in Delta County for competitive lease sale

MONTROSE, Colo.—  The Bureau of Land Management in Colorado will host a competitive coal lease sale at 10 a.m.

Wyoming

Be Safe with Fireworks this July 4th

The Wyoming Bureau of Land Management (BLM) wishes everyone an enjoyable, but safe 4th of July.

Montana-Dakotas

Remember Fire Safety and Restrictions this 4th of July

As the 4th of July approaches, the Bureau of Land Management would like to remind everyone that fireworks are prohibited on BLM managed lands.

Colorado

BLM approves transmission line route between Rifle and Parachute

SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management today announced it has approved a route for a new 230kV transmission line between Rifle and Parachute.

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon to Feature Local Artist Exhibits July-August 2014

Las Vegas – Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area will display its first Artist-in-Residence program exhibition from July 4 until August 30.

Nevada

BLM to Host Competitive Auction for Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a competitive auction for public lands in the Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone at the City of North Las Vegas Council Chambers o

Nevada

No Fireworks Allowed on BLM Managed Public Lands

Las Vegas –While fireworks are available in Nye County and safe and sane fireworks go on sale in Clark County June 28, fire restrictions remain in place in Southern Nevada. 

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana-Dakotas Issues Third Call for Nominations to Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management in Montana has re-opened the call for nominations for open positions on its Western and Central Montana Resource Advisory Councils, which advise the BLM on public land

Colorado

BLM announces decision approving Sutey Ranch land exchange

SILT, Colo. – Today the Bureau of Land Management announced its decision to approve the Sutey Ranch Land Exchange in Eagle, Garfield, and Pitkin counties, initiating a 45-day protest period.

Alaska

Seward Peninsula Rapid Ecoregional Assessment

The BLM today issued its first Rapid Ecoregional Assessment, or REA

Colorado

BLM to host public meeting Wednesday

SOUTH FORK, Colo.

Colorado

BLM to host public meeting Wednesday

SOUTH FORK, Colo.

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $295,688

DENVER – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold seven parcels totaling 4,676 acres for $295,688 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $295,688

Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold seven parcels totaling 4,676 acres for $295,688 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

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, is seeking public comment on a proposal for a Non-competitive Direct Sale and Release of Reversionary Interest, Clark County,

Colorado

Coal Exploration License Filed in Delta County for 1,287 Acres

LAKEWOOD, Colo.

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon Seeking Comments on Infrastructure Improvements

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Red Rock/Sloan Field Office is seeking public comments on an Environmental Assessment for two infrastructure projects at Red Ro

California

BLM Holds First Wild Horse and Burro Internet Adoption in California

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer 45 wild horses and 6 wild burros through its first online adoption in California beginning June 16.

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Director Ruth Welch Sworn In

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Today, Ruth Welch was officially sworn in as the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Director by BLM Director Neil Kornze at the BLM Colorado State Office.

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Director Ruth Welch Sworn In

Today, Ruth Welch was officially sworn in as the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Director by BLM Director Neil Kornze at the BLM Colorado State Office.