Press Releases

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Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM plans prescribed fire near Cordes Junction

PHOENIX — To improve wildlife habitat and reduce wildfire intensity, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Phoenix District plans a prescribed burn of cut and piled juniper from 100

Elko DO

BLM Elko District plans prescribed fire on Spruce Mountain

ELKO, Nev.

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM to host public meetings for proposed public land withdrawal surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park

FARMINGTON, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farmington Field Office is anticipating possible weather-related tr

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

New date for the wild horse and burro event in Corsicana, Texas

NORMAN, Okla.

Utah, Green River DO

Bureau of Land Management to conduct Pariette Wetlands prescribed fire

VERNAL, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vernal Field Office (VFO) plans to implement the Pariette Prescribed Fire in Uintah County during the last week of February throu

Utah

BLM invites the public to comment on Bailey Mountain Geothermal Exploration Project Environmental Assessment

CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites the public to review and comment on an Environmental Assessment for the Bailey Mountain Geothermal Exploration Projec

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM Plans Prescribed Burn in Socorro County

SOCORRO, N.M. – Between Feb.

Utah

Slash pile burning planned for Cedar Highlands Subdivision to reduce community wildfire risk

CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Color Country District plans to burn slash piles from a previous hand thinning project when favorable weather and person

Utah

Pile burning planned in Panguitch to restore wildlife habitat, reduce wildfire risk

KANAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kanab Field Office will conduct prescribed-fire pile burn operations within the previously hand-thinned vicinity of South Canyon,

Utah

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument announces summer hours for visitor centers

KANAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument will transition to a summer schedule for the monument’s visitor centers beginning as early

Ely DO, Bristlecone FO

BLM seeks public input on proposed non-motorized trails system near Baker, Nev.

ELY, Nev.

Wyoming

Trails Center celebrates Black History Month with weekend programs

CASPER, Wyo.

National Office, Idaho

BLM Announces Karen Kelleher to Idaho State Director Position

BOISE -- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Tracy Stone-Manning announced today that veteran land manager Karen Kelleher has been selected as the BLM’s Idaho State Director, based in Boise, I

California, California Desert DO

The BLM opens public comment for Morongo Highway 62 Communication Site project

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM to analyze aerial cheatgrass treatments in Sinks Canyon

LANDER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office is seeking input as it begins to analyze potential aerial cheatgrass treatments on public land in Sinks Canyon.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO

BLM invites public to participate in socioeconomic workshops

Battle Mountain DO

Prescribed burning scheduled in Big Well, Blue Eagle Areas of Railroad Valley

The Battle Mountain District Office is planning to conduct prescribed burning activities 20 miles southwest of Currant, NV February 22-25 in the Big We

Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management Proposes Online Spring Land Sale in Las Vegas Valley

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposal to sell 35 parcels totaling 400.815 acres of pu

Utah

Bureau of Land Management issues decision on Sinbad wild burro gather in Emery County

PRICE, Utah —The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office announced today that it will conduct a wild burro gather in the Sinbad Herd Management Area this year.

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM Las Cruces District Completes Road Projects

LAS CRUCES, N.M  —  The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District recently announced the completion of two repair projects as part of the Great American Outdoors Act: a $87,400

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Prineville BLM schedules virtual meeting for AT&T Glass Butte Communication Site Project

The Bureau of Land Management Prineville District is holding a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 22, from 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM to host public meetings for proposed public land withdrawal surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park

FARMINGTON, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farmington Field Office reminds the public of the upcoming public meetings for the proposed public land withdrawal surrounding Cha

Nevada

BLM and Northern Nevada Correctional Center announce wild horse adoption event for February

The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries have announced a saddle-started adoption event at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center on Februar

Ely DO, Bristlecone FO

The Bureau of Land Management concludes the FY2022 Pancake Complex Wild Horse Gather

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Battle Mountain, Tonopah Field Office and Ely District, Bristlecone Field Office concluded the FY2022 Pancake Complex wild horse gat

Northwest DO

BLM fire managers planning prescribed burns in the Douglas Mountain and Irish Canyon area

CRAIG, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Little Snake Field Office is planning prescribed burns