Press Releases

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New Mexico, Pecos DO, Las Cruces DO

BLM Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council to meet virtually

Las Cruces, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management today announced it will hold a meeting of the Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council.

Nevada

Elbow Fire in Northeast Nevada

ELKO, Nev. — Firefighters responded to the Elbow fire, five miles north of the Shafter Exit of Interstate 80 between Wells and Wendover, Nevada.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Mountain of the Rogue trails slated to re-open July 30

Medford, Ore.

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

Black Rock Field Office issues Decision Record on Calico Complex Wild Horse and Burro Gather Environmental Assessment

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Black Rock Field Office published an Environmental Assessment (EA) and issued a Decision Record (DR) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) based on analysis provi

Nevada, Ely DO

White Pine CTC tours eastern Nevada fire operations

ELY, Nev. – White Pine Community Training Center clients and staff got more than an inside look at the world of wildland firefighting during last week’s fire o

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

The Bureau of Land Management to reopen visitor centers in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Drivers asked to closely watch for wild horses and burros on Highway 160 between Pahrump and Johnnie

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District Office asks motorists to be careful of wild horses and burros along State Route 160 be

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Campfire Restrictions Increase to Stage 3 on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Beginning July 28

Officials with the BLM, Forest Service, and Oregon Department of Forestry are increasing campfire restrictions within the boundaries of the Wild section of the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.
Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Missoula FO

Garnet Ghost Town re-opens as wildfire threat dwindles

(MISSOULA, Mont.) – Garnet Ghost Town is once again open for visitors after the Bureau of Land Management issued a new area closure in the Anderson Hill Fire vicinity.

High Plains DO

Pioneer Living History Weekend in Casper

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Be Fire Aware: Extreme Fire Danger on Public Lands in Medford District

MEDFORD, Ore.

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, Miles City FO

Road closure in Garfield County due to wildfire

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – Due to increased fire activity, the Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the U.S.

Idaho

BLM to extend closure of Skinny Dipper Hot Springs to protect public health and safety

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today it will extend the existing closure of Skinny Dipper Hot Springs, located about five miles west of Garden Valley,

California, California Desert DO

California Desert District Advisory Council to hold virtual meeting

Northwest DO

BLM to conduct emergency wild horse gather on West Douglas Herd Area

MEEKER, Colo.

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

The Black Rock Field Office to conduct repairs on Route 2054

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO, Miles City FO

Firefighters injured by Garfield County wildfire

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – Federal firefighters were injured when a sudden wind shift blew the wildfire back over their position as they were constructing a defensive fire line on the perimeter of the D

Southwest DO, Gunnison FO, Uncompahgre FO

BLM rescinds Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Gunnison and Uncompahgre Field Offices

Alaska

BLM takes next steps to prioritize public land order selection for Alaska Native Vietnam-era Vets

Comments sought for analysis on 28M acres under review
Nevada, Ely DO

BLM land sale raises $67,500

ELY, Nev.

Idaho

BLM Idaho invites public to participate in “Super 75 Challenge” to celebrate agency’s 75th anniversary

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites Idaho residents and visitors to celebrate the agency’s 75th Anniversary in a fun and interactive way by exp

Nevada, Ely DO

Lincoln County School District receives BLM computers

ELY, Nev. – In late June, the Bureau of Land Management Ely District provided 86 desktop and 48 laptop computers, and related equipment to the Lincoln County S