Press Releases

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New Mexico

Things to know for a July 4th outing on BLM public land

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Nevada

Heat sources and Dry Vegetation don’t mix

Wyoming

Trails Center trek goes west to confront harsh realities of pioneers

Get out on the trail Saturday, July 7 during the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center’s Pioneer Trail Trek program, “Three Cro

Wyoming

Railroad Territory Trails Center Exhibit Highlights Wyoming History

CASPER, Wyo: The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC) will offer a temporary exhibit looking back at Wyoming's territorial designation and growth toward becoming the 44th state.

Arizona

BLM seeks public comments on noncompetitive land sale to Gila River Indian Community

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing a noncompetitive sale of two land parcels to the Gila River Indian Community (Community).

Idaho

BLM offers reward for stolen Wild Horse Herd Management Area sign

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the prosecution of the individual(s) who illegally removed a large sign

Nevada

Maps, Bats, and Fort Ruby: The California Trail Interpretive Center Announces July Programs

ELKO, Nev. – Learn about maps, bats, and the history of Fort Ruby at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon Campground single sites to move to national reservation system

LAS VEGAS – Visitors may reserve single campground sites at Red Rock Canyon Campground online or by phone for visits starting in 2019.

Nevada

Fire restrictions in Western Nevada to begin June 30

Due to drying vegetation, increasing daytime temperatures and several human-caused fires the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District Office, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)-Western

Arizona

BLM to begin final comment period and hold public meeting for proposed “Kirkland Mine”

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Hassayampa Field Office invites the public’s comments on an updated Draft Mining and Reclamation Plan of Operations and Draft Env

Colorado

BLM seeks comments on proposed changes to improve Fruita area camping

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Wyoming

Trails Center Presents Program On Weather: the Constant Companion

CASPER, Wyo --   Wind, thunderstorms, and an arid landscape were the constant companion of the pioneer traveler.

Eastern States

BLM-Eastern States offers parcels in Arkansas and Louisiana at quarterly oil and gas lease sale

WASHINGTON — In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES) quarterly oil and gas lease sale, held June

Nevada

The Rocky Fire is down for the count

LOVELOCK, Nev. – Fire resources from the Winnemucca BLM, Lovelock Volunteer Fire Department, and Rye Patch VFD were able to keep the Rocky fire at 1,613 acres and is 100 percent co

Eastern States

Select Your Own Wild Horse or Burro in Annville, Pennsylvania

MILWAUKEE—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a wild horse and burro event providing wild horses and possibly a few yearling and burros, July 20 -21, 2018, at 126 Sherks Church Road, Annv

Wyoming

BLM Worland announces fireworks area

WORLAND, Wyo.

Nevada

Mop-up efforts underway on the Rocky Fire

Nevada

Numerous Resources Respond to the Rocky Fire

LOVELOCK, Nev. – The Rocky Fire started just after 7:15 p.m. on June 23, 20 miles north of Lovelock.

California

BLM announces public land closure in area of Pawnee Fire in Lake County

UKIAH, Calif. – Public lands in the Indian Valley and Walker Ridge areas along the Lake-Colusa county line are temporarily closed to public access because of dangers imposed by a wildfire.

Wyoming

Hikers celebrate 50th anniversary of National Trails System

CODY, Wyo. – Community members and Bureau of Land Management staff recently enjoyed a National Trails Day hike on the Four Bear Trail in the North Fork of the Shoshone River corridor.