Press Releases

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Nevada

BLM Nevada and Northern Nevada Correctional Center saddle-trained wild horse and burro adoption a success

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries conducted a saddle-trained wild horse and burro adoption event on October 19 at the Northern N

High Desert DO

Bureau of Land Management announces another milestone for Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy Project

RAWLINS, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released an Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzing an additional 396 wind turbines as part of the Chokecherry and Sierra Ma

National Office

Bureau of Land Management Announces Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Award Winners for 2019

WASHINGTON -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today recognized four hardrock mining companies for their commitment to the use of sustainable development practices in their dail

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM to conduct prescribed burns south of Ely

ELY, Nev. – Weather conditions permitting, the Bureau of Land Management Ely District in late October and early November will conduct prescribed burns in the Mt.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

Scheduled maintenance of Cebolla Canyon Road in El Malpais NCA to cause delays

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management is announcing that a segment of Cebolla Canyon Road in El Malpais National Conservation Area will be improved and maintained from Oct.

National Office

BLM economic contributions increase in Fiscal Year 2018

WASHINGTON The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today an increase in the number of jobs supported through BLM activities in fiscal year 2018 as well as the total output for

Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM releases Record of Decision for the Alkali Creek Reservoir Project

WORLAND, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming has issued the Record of Decision for the Alkali Creek Reservoir Project located near Hyattville, Wyoming.

Colorado

BLM-Gunnison Field Office Seeks Public Comment on Direct Sale of Public Land in Saguache County, Colorado

GUNNISON, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM)–Gunnison Field Office is seeking public comment on a proposal to convey 0.21 acre of public land to Lucky 3, (Lucky 3) Inc.

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

Road and parking lot maintenance scheduled for BLM recreation areas

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Between Oct. 21 and Nov.

National Office

Bureau of Land Management Deputy Director William Perry Pendley Inspects Public Lands on the Southwest Border

SAN DIEGO - This week, the Bureau of Land Management’s Deputy Director of Policy and Programs, William Perry Pendley, visited the southwest border to inspect federal land sites for the border barri

Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM releases Joint Record of Decision for the Leavitt Reservoir Expansion Project

CODY, Wyo.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

BLM to hold public meetings on proposed Tri-state Fuel Breaks Project

VALE, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM authorizes Swan Lake land use for pumped storage project near Klamath Falls

Klamath Falls, Ore.

California, Northern California DO

Halloween at Headwaters evening walk set for Oct. 26, reservations required

Lush coastal forest.

National Office

BLM announces new members for the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board ahead of Washington, DC meeting

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today selections for three open positions on its National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board.

Montana-Dakotas

North Hills near Helena remain closed during fire rehabilitation project

(BUTTE, Mont.) – Months after a human-caused fire swept through the North Hills near Helena, the area remains closed to the public as work crews from the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S.

Idaho, Boise DO, Bruneau FO, Four Rivers FO, Owyhee FO

BLM to hold public meetings on proposed Tri-state Fuel Breaks Project

VALE, Ore.

New Mexico

Ignitions at Wind Mountain underway

TAOS, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management is continuing ignitions this week at the Wind Mountain prescribed fire in the Río Grande del Norte National Monument.

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

Joshua Tree and Cactus season on the Battle Mountain BLM is open for personal use permits

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. -- The Battle Mountain District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is selling Joshua Trees and Cactus permits, for personal use, at two different locations.

National Office

BLM Opens Application Period for Natural Gas Flow Conditioning Devices

WASHINGTON ­– In keeping with the Administration’s priority of promoting strong energy development unhindered by duplicative steps and reviews, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Ely District seeks public comment on Exploration Oil Well Preliminary EA

ELY, Nev.

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM Seeking Comments on Santa Fe River Trail Project

SANTA FE, NM – In keeping with Secretary Bernhardt’s Secretarial Order 3373 which prioritizes increasing outdoor recreation opportunities for all Americans, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is s

California, California Desert DO

BLM reduces Stage II fire restrictions in the California Desert District

Fire fighters spray desert brush with a fire hose.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Nevada accepting comments for February 11 and March 24, 2020 oil and gas lease sales

ELY, Nev. –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada is announcing a 30-day public comment period on the environmental analysis for its Feb.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM Announces Brush Thinning Treatments in Socorro and Catron Counties

SOCORRO, N.M.