Press Releases

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Nevada

BLM seeks comments on Yellow Pine Solar Project near Pahrump

LAS VEGAS—The Bureau of Land Management’s Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposed energy project.

New Mexico

BLM to offer 24 parcels in June oil and gas lease sale

SANTA FE, N.M.

Oregon-Washington

Fireworks and Exploding Targets Ban 2018

Portland, Ore.

Arizona

BLM seeks public input on Bouse and Cactus Plain Travel Management Plan

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz.

Oregon-Washington

50th Anniversary Celebration of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act!

Joint Announcement
USDA Forest Service - Umpqua National Forest

Idaho

Celebrate America’s Mustang on a trail ride through the Black Mountain Wild Horse Herd Management Area

BOISE, Idaho -- The Idaho Mustang Club will host a trail ride on June 9 at 10 a.m., through the Black Mountain Wild Horse Herd Management Area (HMA), just outside of Murphy.

Utah

Agencies announce ‘West-wide’ Energy Corridor review workshop in Richfield

SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S.

Alaska

Press Availability with the Department of Interior’s Assistant Secretary for Lands and Minerals Management

ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management will host a press availability immediately preceding the public scoping meeting for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing

Utah

BLM invites local participation in economic strategies workshop

MONTICELLO, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host an economic strategies workshop June 6, as part of ongoing planning efforts for Bears Ears National Monument. 

Wyoming

BLM seeks comments on I-90 corridor travel management plan

BUFFALO, Wyo.

Nevada

Shoshone Stories and the Applegate Trail: The California Trail Interpretive Center Announces June Programs

ELKO, Nev. – Enjoy Shoshone stories and learn about the Applegate Trail at the California Trail Interpretive Center during June.

Wyoming

Still time to submit nominations for the BLM Wyoming Resource Advisory Council

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The deadline is approaching to submit nominations for the BLM Wyoming Resource Advisory Council (RAC). Completed nominations must be received by June 4.

Montana-Dakotas

Ferry cables pose hazard to Missouri River users

(FORT BENTON, Mont.)  High water levels on the Missouri River through the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument is creating a hazard for those traveling down the river.

Colorado

BLM implements supplementary rules at Guffey Gorge

CANON CITY, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management RoyalGorge Field Office will begin implementing supplementary rules for public lands at Guffey Gor

Nevada

Black Rock Rendezvous will proceed

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Black Rock Redezvous will proceed this weekend after the weather around the Black Rock Desert High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area improved Friday.

Idaho

Birds of Prey NCA Partnership to Host First Annual Snake River Raptor Fest

BOISE, Idaho — The Birds of Prey NCA Partnership, along with a diverse array of partner groups, will be hosting the first annual Snake River Raptor Fest at Indian Creek Winery in Kuna on June

Nevada

Weather could impact Black Rock Rendezvous

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. -- With heavy rain and thunderstorms predicted for Friday and possibly Saturday, the BLM will not be setting up their camp for the event today.

Nevada

Sloan Canyon Visitor Contact Station hours change June 1

LAS VEGAS – The Sloan Canyon Visitor Contact Station hours of operation will change to Friday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting June 1.

Nevada

American Flat Mill Documentary screening at Fourth Ward School in Virginia City

CARSON CITY, Nevada – The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District will be showing a free screening of a new documentary that covers the history of the iconic United Comstock Merger Mil

New Mexico

BLM announces emergency fire prevention restrictions for San Juan County

Farmington, N.M.

Idaho

Want to Try out an Electronic Mountain Bike?

SHOSHONE, Idaho – Envisioning an electronic mountain bike (eMTB) in your future? The BLM Shoshone Field Office is offering an opportunity to try one out June 2, 2018 from 9 a.m.