Press Releases

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Arizona, Gila DO

Prescribed fire planned for Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

Tucson, Ariz.

Utah

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument to reopen visitor centers

KANAB, Utah — After nearly a year since the Bureau of Land Management Utah began restricting in-person public access to visitor centers and facilities, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument p

Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM seeks input on future wild horse gathers in the North Lander Complex

LANDER, Wyo.—The Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office requests public input as it analyzes future wild horse gathers in the North Lander Wild Horse Complex. 

New Mexico, Pecos DO

Fire damage causes BLM to temporarily close Cottonwood Day Use Area

Carlsbad, N.M.

New Mexico

Wildfire preparedness is year-round: Don’t be fooled, prepare now

Santa Fe, N.M. – The dry winter and spring are combining with strong winds to bring wildfire season to many parts of New Mexico already.

West Desert DO

BLM welcomes visitors to Little Sahara Recreation Area over Easter Weekend

FILLMORE, Utah — On Easter weekend the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) welcomes over 20,000 visitors to the Little Sahara Recreation Area for off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation and ca

High Desert DO

BLM seeking public comment on proposed wild horse gather in southwestern Wyoming

ROCK SPRINGS,

Northeastern States DO

Bureau of Land Management to offer wild horses, burros for adoption or sale at event in Cassopolis, Michigan

MILWAUKEE—Wild horses and burros from public rangelands in Western states will be available for adoption or sale at an event managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), on May

Utah

Plan for Visitation Increases Over Easter Weekend

SALT LAKE CITY — Public lands are an important part of many family traditions, especially during spring holidays.

New Mexico, Pecos DO

Rob Jagger’s Campground to temporarily close for construction

Fort Stanton, N.M. - On March 29, 2021, the Bureau of Land Management Roswell Field Office will temporarily close Rob Jagger’s Campground to upgrade facilities.

Colorado, Northwest DO

Lorraine Poulson awarded 2020 BLM Colorado Volunteer of the Year

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Lan

Nevada, Ely DO

Eastern Nevada trails system caters to mountain bikers, hikers

ELY, Nev. – It is said that if you build it, they will come.

Utah

BLM seeks input on motorized routes in the Labyrinth Rims/Gemini Bridges area

MOAB, Utah – Travel and transportation are integral to the use and enjoyment of public lands.

Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO, Lewistown FO

UMRBNM Interpretive Center to open for the 2021 season

(FORT BENTON, Mont.) –Natural and cultural history come to life at the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument Interpretive Center in historic Fort Benton, Mont. 

Utah

Prescribed burn planned this spring in San Juan County

MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to conduct a prescribed burn east of La Sal in the Ray Mesa area near the Utah Colorado state line.

Idaho, Boise DO

Wild horses, trainers united this weekend

Idaho

Bureau of Land Management completes boat launch upgrades at sites along Lower Salmon River

COTTONWOOD, Idaho – The busy recreation season is just ahead for the 112-mile stretch of the Lower Salmon River managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

California, Central California DO

BLM tips for planning your next trip to Cronan and Magnolia ranches

California, Central California DO

BLM reduces risk of wildland fire with controlled burn in the ‘Inimim Forest

BLM set to improve boat launches and campground at Radium Recreation Site

KREMMLING, Colo. The Bureau of Land Management Kremmling Field Office will begin construction activities to improve the campground and adjacent boat launch at th