Press Releases

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Nevada

California Trail Interpretive Center to Host Reception for Art Exhibit, “Nevada Wild”

ELKO, Nev. – The California Trail Interpretive Center is hosting a reception for its temporary art exhibit, “Nevada Wild:  An Exhibition by the Elko Art Club.”

Nevada

BLM to offer 166 parcels in June Oil and Gas Lease Sale

RENO, Nev.

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Campgrounds Ready to Welcome Visitors

Salem, Ore.

National Office

Volunteers honored at 2018 BLM 'Making a Difference' awards ceremony

The Bureau of Land Management today recognized the winners of the 2018 “Making a Difference” National Volunteer Awards.  These awards acknowledge the winners’ exceptional volunteer servic

Nevada

High Rock Canyon Road Closed Due to Heavy Ground Moisture

GERLACH, Nev. – High Rock Canyon Road has been closed to traffic and will remain closed indefinitely while the area dries out after recent rains.

Wyoming

72 animals placed at BLM–Honor Farm 30-year anniversary adoption

RIVERTON, Wyo.

New Mexico

BLM releases 2018 hunting and recreation maps

SANTA FE, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management is announcing the update of its free mobile maps of New Mexico.

New Mexico

BLM announces temporary closure of the La Junta Trail at Wild Rivers Recreation Area

TAOS, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Taos Field Office has temporarily closed the La Junta Trail at the Wild Rivers Recreation Area to the public.

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Shotcash Timber Sale Public Meeting

Salem, Ore.

Alaska

BLM invites volunteers to National Trails Day Celebration June 2

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management invites trail lovers of all ages to the BLM Campbell Tract Saturday, June 2, 2018 to celebrate National Trails Day.  Join us

New Mexico

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Clovis, New Mexico

NORMAN, Okla.—The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro sale event in Clovis, New Mexico, June 1 – 2 at the Curry County Events Center, where 50 wild horses and burros will be

Utah

BLM to Remove Graffiti in Dry Fork

VERNAL, Utah – On May 29, the BLM Vernal Field Office, will conduct a graffiti removal project near the Flume Trail.

Nevada

New exhibits opening, free snacks and refreshments at the Marzen House Museum

Lovelock, Nev. -  The Marzen House Museum will be opening and dedicating three new exhibits on the California Trail, Panama Nevada and Nevada minerals, Saturday, June 2 at 10 a.m.

Oregon-Washington

Employees Receive Prestigious Smokey Bear Award

Joint News Release
USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region

Utah

High Fire Danger Prompts Fire Restrictions in Southeastern Utah

Current and forecasted weather coupled with extremely dry vegetation throughout southeastern Utah have created hazardous fire conditions.

Nevada

Five Junior Rangers sworn in at Logandale Trails

LAS VEGAS - Saturday was a banner day as five kids became the first Logandale Trails Junior Rangers.

Wyoming

BLM installs signs along Trapper’s Route

CASPER, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management will be installing signs along the roads and trails within the Trapper’s Route Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) beginning mid-May. 

California

Bus shuttles offered for Bizz Johnson National Recreational Trail

SUSANVILLE, Calif. -- Weekend bus shuttle services for the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail will begin Saturday, June 2, and continue through October.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming changes second quarter oil and gas lease sale dates to June 26-27

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Due to an administrative error, BLM Wyoming is changing the sale date for the 2nd quarter oil and gas lease sale from June 20-21, 2018 to June 26-27, 2018.

New Mexico

BLM Offers Free Entrance to Dripping Springs and Aguirre Spring

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Oregon-Washington

National Oregon Trail Center offers historic leather workshops in June

Baker City, Ore.