Press Releases

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Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

BLM seeks comments on proposed mountain bike trail construction near Pocatello

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pocatello Field Office (PFO) is soliciting comments, concerns or issues specific to the proposed Pioneer Ridge Mountain Bike Trail System project.

Nevada

Areas of Indian Creek Campground to open for day-use only on July 2

Carson City, Nev – Beginning Thursday, July 2, the Indian Creek Campground (ICCG) will open access for day-use only in certain areas of the campground.

Idaho

Mustang Mania Show this weekend at Ford Idaho Horse Park

NAMPA, Idaho – The Mustang Mania Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) Challenge will return to Nampa on July 4-5, beginning at 7:30 a.m.

New Mexico, Pecos DO

BLM Roswell Field Office reopens Valley of Fires Recreation Area

ROSWELL, N.M.

New Mexico, Farmington DO

The Taos Field Office announces openings for visitor centers and day-use campgrounds

TAOS, N.M.

National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM seeks comments on Hasbrouck Mine Project on public and private lands

TONOPAH, Nev.

Nevada

Be safe on public lands over holiday weekend

RENO, Nev.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

BLM implements Stage 1 fire restrictions in Uncompahgre Field Office

MONTROSE, Colo.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

BLM implements Stage 1 fire restrictions in Tres Rios Field Office

DOLORES, Colo. – Stage 1 fire restrictions begin July 1 for all Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands administered by the Tres Rios Field Office within the boundaries of Arc

West Desert DO

BLM announces public scoping for Green Beetle Mine Expansion

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah —The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office is considering a land use proposal to authorize an expansion of the Green Beetle Quarry in Box El

West Desert DO

BLM seeks public input for non-motorized trails near the Wasatch Front

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office is considering the development of non-motorized trails on public lands near growing communities

Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management Officials move to reduce wildfires

Portland, Ore. – Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officials have updated the 2020 prohibitions regarding the use of fire-causing materials on BLM lands to include the

National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM seeks comments on public lands nominated for geothermal leasing

     The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public review of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for three parcels of public land nominated for lease in the October 20, 2020 Competiti

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

East Steens Mountain Fire Closure

HINES, Ore. – Each year, when wildfire season comes around, some activities on public land are temporarily prohibited or restricted to help prevent human-caused fires.

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public input on new Cahuilla Ranger Station

Exterior of Cahuilla Ranger Station.

Alaska, Central Yukon FO

Five Mile Campground to Reopen July 3

FAIRBANKS, AK — On July 3, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will partially reopen the Five Mile Campground located five miles north of the Yukon River bridge on the Dalton Highway.

Spokane DO

BLM Issues Fire Restrictions Order in Eastern Washington

Spokane, WA –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District has issued a fire restrictions order on public lands administered by the BLM and the Bureau of Reclamatio

Wyoming, High Plains DO

Trails Center to temporarily close to vehicle access July Fourth

CASPER, Wyo.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Youth group returns for public land projects in the Bighorn Basin

CODY, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office hosted the Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) youth group for another rewarding week of personal growth a

Colorado

BLM Colorado evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public scoping comments on approximately 47,685 acres of public lands proposed for the upcoming December 2020

Eastern States

BLM to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for proposed Twin Metals Project

“Under President Trump’s leadership and direction from the Secretary, this proposed mine may reduce the vulnerability to disruption of critical mineral supplies.

Utah

Closure to Entry Order issued for BLM-managed lands in Vicinity of Knolls Fire

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District has issued a fire prevention order restricting access to BLM-managed lands in the v

New Mexico

BLM New Mexico accepting comments for October oil and gas lease sale

SANTA FE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico is announcing a two-week public comment period on the environmental analysis for its Oct. 29, 2020 oil and gas lease sale.

Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM places Stage 1 Fire restrictions in Goshen and Natrona Counties

CASPER, Wyo. - Due to dry conditions and high fire danger, Stage 1 fire restrictions will begin June 29 on Bureau of Land Management administered public lands in Goshen County.