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New Mexico

BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets $51,521 from Parcels in Oklahoma and Kansas

A Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas lease auction today netted $51,521 in revenues including rental and administrative fees from the sale of 11 Federal leases in the States of Oklahoma an

Colorado

BLM to hold joint Resource Advisory Council meeting April 25-27 in Glenwood Springs

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo.

Alaska

BLM Alaska unveils vintage-style commemorative poster of the Steese National Conservation Area

FAIRBANKS — The Bureau of Land Management’s Eastern Interior Field Office will release a new vintage-style poster and postcards of the Steese National Conservation Area for Earth D

California

Public Invited to Free Lecture on Marine Research

GARBERVILLE, Calif. – North coast residents and visitors are invited to learn about ongoing marine research in a lecture titled, "Changing Conditions in our Coastal Waters." B

Idaho

Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council to Meet Thursday

TWIN FALLS, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet April 21 at 8:30 a.m. at the Best Western Sawtooth Inn in Jerome.

Arizona

BLM and Southwest Utah National Conservation Lands Friends to Host Free Photo Workshops Featuring Nationally Published Photographer

St. George, Utah – On Friday, April 29, 2016, from 5 to 8:30 p.m., the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) St.

Colorado

BLM seeks comment on proposed land exchange in Grand and Summit counties

KREMMLING, Colo.

Colorado

BLM proposes business plan for the Guffey Gorge area

CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking input on a draft business plan for Guffey Gorge.

Nevada

BLM to hold public mining claim workshop June 16

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada, will be holding a free workshop to provide guidance and tips on public mining claims, June 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Colorado

Anasazi Heritage Center celebrates Earth Day

DOLORES, Colo. - The public is invited to celebrate Earth Day by watching the PBS documentary, “America Revealed” episode “Electric Nation,” narrated by Yul Kwon at the Anasazi Herit

Colorado

Celebrate new BLM trails near Norwood

MONTROSE, Colo. –Over the past five years, volunteers joined BLM staff to complete a motorized and non-motorized trail system within Burn Canyon.  The BLM is hosting a recognition ceremon

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Wild Horse Gathers in Central and Southern Utah

The BLM is seeking public comment on an Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzing proposed wild horse removal and research projects in the Conger and Frisco Herd Management Areas (HMA). 
Nevada

BLM Seeks Public Comment to Lease Land to Clark County for Ford / Grand Canyon Park

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office today announced it is seeking public comment on a proposal to lease approximately 17.5 acres of public land to Clark County for a pu

California

BLM Takes Comments on Proposed Vegetation Management Program

REDDING, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Redding Field Office is requesting public comments regarding a proposed weed and vegetation management program

California

Amanda James Selected for Ukiah Field Manager

Ukiah, Calif. - Amanda James has started as the new Bureau of Land Management Ukiah field manager.

New Mexico

BLM to Hold Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale on April 20, 2016

On April 20, 2016, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold its quarterly oil and gas lease sale in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Idaho

BLM Seeks Nominations to Boise District Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for open positions on the Boise District Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which advises the BLM on public land is

California

BLM Announces Fire Restrictions for Lands Managed by Central Coast Field Office

MARINA, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management has placed precautionary fire restrictions on certain public lands managed by the Central Coast Field Office.

National Office, Wyoming

Mary Jo Rugwell Named BLM Wyoming State Director

California

South Cow Mountain OHV Area to be Temporarily Closed for Public Safety

UKIAH, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management will close the South Cow Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle Area to general recreation use and through traffic from Friday, April 15, t

National Office

BLM Extends Comment Period on Proposed Land-Use Planning Rule

In response to requests from the public, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will extend the comment period on a proposed land-use planning rule by 30 days.

California

BLM Extends Comment Period on Proposed Land-Use Planning Rule

WASHINGTON –In response to requests from the public, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will extend the comment period on a proposed land-use planning rule by 30 days.

Idaho

Wild Horse Weanlings Trained by 4-H Members Available for Adoption during Idaho Horse Expo

BOISE, ID – Since February, 4-H members from the Treasure and Magic Valleys (Purple Sage Riders, Gem County; Desperados, Ada County; Lonestar Riders, Boise County; Bridle Bratts, Twin Falls County)