Press Releases

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Wyoming

BLM Implements Burning Restrictions in Albany County

The Bureau of Land Management Rawlins Field Office is implementing Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for all BLM-administered lands within Albany County beginning July 11, 2017.

National Office

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s Statement on the End of the Monuments Review Public Comment Period

On Monday, July 10, the formal public comment period closed for the review of national monuments.

Colorado

Containment Increases on the East Rim Fire

DOLORES, Colo.

National Office

BLM invites public to a free off-range pasture tour in Oklahoma

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting two free tours on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at a wild horse off-range pasture in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Wyoming

National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Invites the Public to a Weekend of Events

CASPER, Wyo. – Join the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center for an exciting weekend filled with events that takes you back to the past.

Nevada

Dry Gulch Fire Grows to 64,000 Acres with 50% Containment

Update on July 8, 2017 that the Dry Gulch Fire Grows to 64,000 Acres with 50% Containment.
Oregon-Washington

Industrial Fire Precaution Level and Fire Danger on the Rise

HINES, Ore.

Wyoming

BLM Releases Draft Environmental Analysis for Natural Gas Project in Wyoming

In its ongoing effort to provide opportunities for responsible energy development, support the creation of jobs, and facilitate positive economic impacts to local communities.
New Mexico

Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Event in Poteau, Oklahoma

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Poteau, Oklahoma, July 28-29, 2017.

Nevada

Dry Gulch Fire Grows to 45,000 Acres with 10% Containment

Update for July 7, 2017 Dry Gulch Fire Grows to 45,000 Acres with 10% Containment.
Montana-Dakotas

BLM Fire Prevention Order temporarily closes North Hills area to shooting

North Hills Area
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Colorado

Fire restrictions begin Friday, July 7, for BLM lands in White River Field Office

MEEKER, Colo. – On Friday, July 7, the White River Field Office will implement Stage 1 fire restrictions for all BLM-administered public lands within the field office.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM focus groups to discuss recreation in Granite, Missoula, Powell counties

BLM MTDAKs Focus Group
Missoula Field Mana
Montana-Dakotas

Stage I fire restrictions in Garfield, Big Horn, and Carter Counties

BLM Fire Photo
All state and federal lands in Garf
Wyoming

BLM Rock Springs Approves Black Butte Coal Lease Modification

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. - Today the BLM Wyoming Rock Springs Field Office approved a coal lease modification for Black Butte Coal Company, allowing the mining of approximately 9.2 million tons of coal.

Colorado

Peekaboo fire grows to 8,000 acres

CRAIG, Colo.

Alaska

BLM Closes Taylor Highway Campground due to Bear Activity

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Recent bear incidents at the Walker Fork Campground have prompted the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to temporarily close the campground, located at mile

Nevada

Update on three fires still burning in northern Nevada

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Truckee Fire started on July 3, at approximately 6:30 a.m., and is located 10 miles north of Fernley, NV, in Washoe County.

Colorado

Peekaboo Fire grows to 4,200 acres

CRAIG, Colo.