Press Releases

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Nevada

Bureau of Land Management geothermal lease sale in Nevada generates $148,009

RENO, Nev. — In keeping with the Trump Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Nevada geothermal lease sale resulted in 11

Arizona, Phoenix DO

Fire restrictions remain in effect in Phoenix District

PHOENIX – Unusually warm and dry conditions persist in Arizona, and fire activity continues across the state.

Utah

BLM to begin selling holiday tree permits state-wide

SALT LAKE CITY —   Each year, thousands of people find their Christmas and holiday trees on public lands. On Nov.

National Office

The Bureau of Land Management seeks bids for off-range corrals in the West for excess wild horses and burros

Grand Junction, Colorado – In support of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) mission to sustainably manage wild horses and burros, the agency announced today th

Utah, Green River DO

Fire restrictions will cease November 1 for Green River District BLM Vernal and Price Field Offices

VERNAL, UTAH — On Sunday, November 1 at 12:01 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Green River District (GRD) will rescind the fire ban put in pl

Utah, Canyon Country DO

Fire restrictions will cease November 1 for Canyon Country District BLM Moab and Monticello Field Offices

MOAB, UTAH — On Sunday, November 1 at 12:01 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management’s Canyon Country District will rescind the fire ban put in place on June 12 across the Bureau of Land Man

Eastern States

The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States announces December oil and gas lease sale

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – In keeping with the Trump Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Eastern States announces an online

California, Central California DO

BLM modifies fire restrictions for public lands in Central California

Camp ground against the towering Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Medford District sells 25 million board feet of timber

MEDFORD, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management Medford District sold nearly 25 million board feet of timber during an oral auction on Thursday, Oct 29.

New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico oil and gas lease sale nets more than $3 million

SANTA FE, N.M. – As part of the Trump Administration’s goal of promoting responsible energy development, the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico raised $3,132,946 in its oil and g

Colorado, Gunnison FO, Uncompahgre FO

BLM TO CONDUCT PRESCRIBED BURNS IN DELTA, GUNNISON, MONTROSE, SAGUACHE, AND OURAY COUNTIES

MONTROSE, Colo.The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to burn slash piles on BLM-administered lands at several locations in the Gunnison and Uncompahgre fiel

Colorado, Northwest DO, White River FO

White River Field Office rescinds some fire restrictions

MEEKER, Colo. – The White River Field Office will rescind fire restrictions on BLM-managed lands in Rio Blanco and Garfield counties on Friday, October 30 at 12:01 a.m., while reta

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management issues geothermal lease sale notice in Southwestern Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — In keeping with the Trump Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer 28 parcels, totaling

Utah, Kanab FO, Color Country DO

Fire restrictions set to cease for BLM in central, southwest Utah

SOUTHWESTERN UTAH — On Sunday at 8:00 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management’s Color Country and Paria River districts will rescind the fire bans put in place months ago across Bureau

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Wyoming Pipeline Corridor Initiative

The Bureau of Land Management released the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Wyoming Pipeline Corridor Initiative (WPCI), a proposal from the State of Wyoming.
Colorado

BLM rolls back fire restrictions in Royal Gorge and San Luis Valley field offices

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

National Office

Trump Administration Provides 5th Grade Students with Free Entrance to National Parks, Refuges and Other Public Lands

While at Neil Smith National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L.

Colorado, Northwest DO, White River FO

BLM issues decision to remove wild horses from private land in Rio Blanco County

MEEKER, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), White River Field Office signed a decision today authorizing the gather and removal of approximately 75 excess wild horses from

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO, Baker FO

Bureau of Land Management Baker Field Office closing temporarily for building repairs

BAKER CITY, Ore. – To ensure the safety of the public and staff, Vale Bureau of Land Management’s Baker Field Office will be closed Monday, Nov. 2, through Friday, Nov.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Bureau of Land Management Seeks Nominations to the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council

Lakeview, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council.

California, Northern California DO

BLM Trinity, Pit River campgrounds to close for winter season

Tent at sunset in the high desert.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO

Kremmling Field Office reopens some lands closed due to East Troublesome Fire

KREMMLING, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management, Kremmling Field Office has reopened BLM public lands in the Strawberry Special Recreation Management Area, a BLM parcel south of Lake G

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Lakeview District BLM to Conduct Aerial Herbicide Applications

Lakeview, Ore.