Press Releases

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National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM Accepting Public Comments for December 2020 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – An Environmental Assessment for the December 2020 Oil and Gas Lease Sale of 14 parcels within the Battle Mountain District will be released initiating a public commen

Utah

High Fire Danger Prompts Restrictions in Northern Utah

West Valley City, Utah – Current and forecasted weather coupled with extremely dry vegetation throughout northern Utah have created hazardous fire conditions.

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

BLM seeks comments on public lands nominated for geothermal leasing in the Winnemucca District

The BLM is seeking public review of a Determination of National Environmental Policy Act Adequacy for six parcels of public land nominated for lease in the October 20, 2020 Competitive Online Geothermal Lease Sale.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Be Fire Aware: New Restrictions for Power Tools in Effect on BLM Lands in Medford District

Medford, Ore.

Montana-Dakotas

Bureau of Land Management signs Finding of No Significant Impact and Decision Record on Coyote Creek Environmental Assessment

(DICKINSON, N.D.) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has signed a Finding of No Significant Impact and Decision Record on an environmental assessment (EA)that analyzes potentia

Idaho

New restroom murals draw visitors to Henry’s Lake

“I've been in many campground bathrooms. This one is the best by far!”

Arizona, Gila DO

Notice of emergency closure of public lands in Cochise County

Tucson, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Gila District is issuing a temporary emergency closure of public lands in Cochise County.

Wyoming

BLM Cody, Lander and Worland issue fire restrictions

CODY, Wyo.

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM to open San Pedro thinning area for fuelwood harvest

TAOS, N.M.

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

BLM concludes the 2020 Jackson Mountain HMA Emergency wild horse gather

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – On July 15, 2020, the Bureau of Land Management Winnemucca District, Black Rock Field Office concluded the 2020 Jackson Mountains Herd Management Area (HMA) Emer

Utah

BLM Announces Gary Torres as Canyon Country District Manager

MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has selected Gary Torres as the permanent Canyon Country District Manager.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO, Little Snake FO, White River FO

Stage 1 fire restrictions go into effect across northwest Colorado

CRAIG, Colo. – Stage 1 fire restrictions begin Wednesday, July 15 for Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administered lands in Grand, Moffat, Rio Blanco, and Routt counties.

National Office

The Bureau of Land Management names Matthew Buffington as Assistant Director for Communications

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management today announced the appointment of Matthew Buffington as the new Assistant Director for Communications.

National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

The Bureau of Land Management Begins Scoping for proposed Gibellini Vanadium Mine Project Southeast Of Eureka, Nevada

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nevada – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Mount Lewis Office has begun the scoping process for the proposed Gibellini Vanadium Mine Project located approximatel

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Online Wild Horse Adoption Event to Feature 19 Horses from Southeast Oregon

The Bureau of Land Management will hold an online wild horse and burro adoption event July 14-21, 2020, featuring 19 horses from southeast Oregon.
Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

BLM seeks public comment on gas pipeline project near Placerville

MONTROSE, CO – As part of the Trump Administration’s efforts to both responsibly develop our natural resources and be a good neighbor to local communities, the Bureau of Land Manag

National Office

Court sides with Bureau of Land Management in two cases important to wild horse and burro management

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado — The Bureau of Land Management recently received two favorable decisions from the U.S.

New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on proposed oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico and Texas

SANTA FE, New Mexico – As part of the Trump Administration’s commitments to being a good neighbor and responsibly developing our natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management (B

Colorado, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO

BLM implements Stage 1 fire restrictions in Kremmling Field Office

KREMMLING, Colo. – Stage 1 fire restrictions begin Friday, July 10 for Bureau of Land Management administered lands in Jackson County, Colorado.   

Alaska

Comments sought by Aug. 10 for Alaska Native Veterans Land Program Proposed Rules

The BLM is seeking public comments for the next 30 days on the rules proposed to govern the Dingell Act’s Alaska Native Veterans Program of 2019 ...
Utah, West Desert DO

BLM to begin Swasey Herd Management Area wild horse gather

FILLMORE, Utah — On July 15, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fillmore Field Office will begin gather operations to remove excess wild horses from within and outside of the Swasey He

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO

BLM offers $500 reward for information on illegal waste dump

(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management is offering a reward of up to $500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of those responsible for dumping more than 30

Utah, Richfield FO, Color Country DO

Fire restrictions expand into central Utah during busy fire season

Fire restrictions will expand into central Utah on Monday, July 13, for all public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Piute, Sanpete, Sevier and Wayne counties.