Press Releases

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Utah

BLM Postpones November 2015 Lease Sale

The BLM-Utah competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Nov.

Nevada

BLM to Offer 625.5 Acres for Sale at Auction

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold an auction Tuesday, November 17at 10 a.m.

National Office

UPDATED- BLM Schedules Public Scoping Meetings on Proposed Minerals Withdrawal in Sagebrush Focal Areas and Extends Public Comment Period

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding a series of public meetings across the west to gather information on a proposal to withdraw lands determined to be crucial to the survival of the grea

Utah

BLM Posts Proposed Parcel List for February 2016 Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Canyon Country District Office today posted the list of parcels proposed for auction at the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Feb.

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $5 million

DENVER – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold 106 parcels totaling 83,534 acres for $5,021,931 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Utah

BLM Vernal Field Office Hosts John Jarvie Harvest Festival

VERNAL, UTAH—Nature has prepared the Jarvie Ranch for the Harvest Festival with a layer of snow on the mountains above Brown’s Park.  Throughout the ranch, pine wreaths and bo

Arizona

BLM and Western Announce the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Southline Transmission Project

The Bureau of Land Management and Western Area Power Administration today announced the release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Southline Transmission Line Project, a 360-mile e

National Office

BLM Announces Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Award Winners

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has recognized three companies for advancing the use of sustainable development in their work on public lands.

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Fee Free on Veterans' Day

Las Vegas – Whether you drive, bike, run or walk, you may visit the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for free on Veterans' Day.
 

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Permanent Restriction of Roped Activities at Corona Arch and Gemini Bridges

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Moab Field Office is seeking public comment on the proposed permanent restriction of Corona Arch and Gemini Bridges to rope use, including ziplining, highli

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Input on Proposed Water Load Out Facility Near Moab, Utah

Moab, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Moab Field Office is seeking public input on a proposal from Grand County for a water load out facility adjacent to State Route

Colorado

BLM offers reward for information leading to conviction

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Wyoming

BLM Oil and Gas Sale Nets Over $1 Million

The Bureau of Land Management generated $1,098,463 million for leasing rights on parcels offered at the BLM's quarterly federal oil and gas lease auction

Utah

BLM Prescribed Burn Planned for Tooele County

West Valley City, Utah–West Desert District fire managers plan to conduct two prescribed burns of juniper slash this fall and winter in Tooele County.  The Stockton Unit, 39 a

Utah

Little Sahara Recreation Area to Shut off Water and Close Visitor Center for Winter

Fillmore, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Little Sahara Recreation Area (LSRA) visitor center will close for winter from Nov. 28, 2015 through Feb.

Alaska

BLM-Alaska Announces New Resource Advisory Council Appointments

ANCHORAGE – Six Alaskans have been appointed to fill vacancies on the 15-member Bureau of Land Management Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which advises the BLM on public land management iss

Colorado

BLM Considers Tri-State's Transmission Line Upgrade

MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is completing a Preliminary Environmental Assessment to amend the existing Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.

Colorado

Anasazi Heritage Center Winter Hours and Closures

DOLORES, Colo. – Fall and winter visitors who wish to experience the exhibits at the Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores, Colorado, should note the winter hours of operation are 10 a.m.

Colorado

Winter slash-pile burning to begin in BLM Kremmling Field Office

KREMMLING, Colo. – The Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit plans to burn slash piles in several locations within the Bureau of Land Management’s Kremmling Field Office this winter. 

Oregon-Washington

Pacific Connector Final Environmental Impact Statement Released October 28, 2015

Portland, Ore. – Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S.

Utah

BLM Vernal Field Office Hosts Public "Steppe Forward" Learning Session on Greater Sage-Grouse

Vernal, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vernal Field Office is hosting a public learning session to provide information about the final greater sage-grouse conservation pl

Utah

BLM Price Field Office Hosts Public "Steppe Forward" Learning Session on Greater Sage-Grouse

Price, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office is hosting a public learning session to provide information about the final greater sage-grouse conservation plan

Utah

Christmas Tree Cutting Permits Available

Salt Lake City—The holiday season is coming and thousands of people will be cutting their Christmas trees on public lands.  The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah will begin