Press Releases

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New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on proposed oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico and Texas

SANTA FE, New Mexico – As part of the Trump Administration’s commitments to being a good neighbor and responsibly developing our natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management (B

Utah, Richfield FO, Color Country DO

Fire restrictions expand into central Utah during busy fire season

Fire restrictions will expand into central Utah on Monday, July 13, for all public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Piute, Sanpete, Sevier and Wayne counties.

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO

BLM offers $500 reward for information on illegal waste dump

(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management is offering a reward of up to $500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of those responsible for dumping more than 30

Alaska

Comments sought by Aug. 10 for Alaska Native Veterans Land Program Proposed Rules

The BLM is seeking public comments for the next 30 days on the rules proposed to govern the Dingell Act’s Alaska Native Veterans Program of 2019 ...
Idaho, Burley FO

BLM proposes fee changes at Lud Drexler and Milner Historic Recreation Areas

Burley, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burley Field Office seeks public comment on a proposal to change the overnight camping and entrance fees at both the

Utah, West Desert DO

BLM to begin Swasey Herd Management Area wild horse gather

FILLMORE, Utah — On July 15, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fillmore Field Office will begin gather operations to remove excess wild horses from within and outside of the Swasey He

Colorado, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO

BLM implements Stage 1 fire restrictions in Kremmling Field Office

KREMMLING, Colo. – Stage 1 fire restrictions begin Friday, July 10 for Bureau of Land Management administered lands in Jackson County, Colorado.   

Montana-Dakotas

BLM begins protest period on proposed plan amendment

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management Miles City Field Office has completed an environmental assessment and proposed plan amendment to the 2015 Resource Management Plan, as amended, t

Idaho

Wild horse mares in Bruneau Off-Range Corrals to be offered during online adoption

BRUNEAU, Idaho –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will feature 40 wild horse mares, ages 6-12, during the next online corral adoption, July 14 – 21, 2020.

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM to host public scoping meeting for Horsethief Mesa Travel Management Plan and Environmental Assessment

TAOS, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management will host a public scoping meeting on the travel and transportation planning process for the Horsethief Mesa Travel Management Area (TMA).

Arizona, Phoenix DO

Bureau of Land Management publishes proposed grazing plan amendment for Sonoran Desert National Monument

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released its analysis of a proposed amendment to the management plan for the

Utah, West Desert DO

BLM West Desert District seeing an increase in human-caused wildfires

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District has seen an increase in human-caused wildfires this year with 21 human-caused fires, making up 75% of t

Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM Places Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Campbell and Sheridan Counties

BUFFALO, Wyo.

California, Northern California DO

Logging activities to begin on Camp Fire salvage timber sale

A fire scorched forest with burnt trees.

California, Central California DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on Alabama Hills Management Plan

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Colorado

BLM implements fire restrictions in Gunnison County

Gunnison, Colo.

Alaska

BLM Alaska announces new additions to Resource Advisory Council

ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management Alaska welcomes the addition of seven new Resource Advisory Council (RAC) Members.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM to hold Q&A session on Scratchgravel Hills recreation plan

(BUTTE, Mont.) – Due to expected interest in the preliminary Scratchgravel Hills Recreation Area Management Plan, the Bureau of Land Management is modifying its upcoming question-and-answer session

Utah, Color Country DO, St George FO

Roadwork requires temporary closure of BLM’s Red Cliffs Recreation Area

Improvements to the Bureau of Land Management’s Red Cliffs Recreation Area road will

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Mangum Fire Update, July 8, 2020

This is the final update on the Mangum Fire unless conditions change significantly. For further information, please visit the following links:

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Elk Creek Road closing for repairs

NORTH BEND, Ore.

National Office

Bureau of Land Management names Dr. David Jenkins as Assistant Director for Resources and Planning

GRAND JUNCTION, CO. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the appointment of Dr. David Jenkins as the new Assistant Director for Resources and Planning.

National Office

BLM Announces New Senior Leadership Law Enforcement Appointments

GRAND JUNCTION, CO.  — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the appointment of two career professionals to the agency’s senior law enforcement leadership team b

Montana-Dakotas

BLM seeks comments on Pumpkin Creek grazing EA

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The BLM Miles City Field Office is accepting public comments on a preliminary environmental assessment which describes options for grazing on the Pumpkin Creek Allotment, loca