Press Releases

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Arizona

BLM elevates fire restrictions to decrease wildfire potential in central Arizona

PHOENIX— The Bureau of Land Management Phoenix District Office will implement Stage II fire restrictions in order to reduce the risk of wildfire on public lands managed by the Phoe

National Office

Wild Horse and Burro ‘Online Corral’ connects Americans with adoptable animals

The Bureau of Land Management today announced the launch of the Wild Horse and Burro “Online Corral”—a new website focused on connecting the American public with wild horses and burros available fo

New Mexico

Agencies announce ‘West-wide’ Energy Corridor review workshop in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S.

Idaho

BLM seeks comments on grazing permit renewal in Rockville allotment near Marsing, ID

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on the renewal of two grazing permits in the Rockville grazing allotment.

Idaho

Agencies promote wildfire awareness with local communities

A partnership of federal land managers, local fire departments, and Idaho Firewise has announced the Every Yard Counts (EYC) Campaign, an effort to raise awareness about wildfires in the wildland-u

Utah

BLM releases final analysis for utility corridor project in northeastern Utah

VERNAL, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office is releasing a final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) analyzing potential impacts of the proposed Enefit American

Wyoming

BLM Cody releases analysis of gypsum mining expansion

CODY, Wyo.

Nevada

Celebrate National Trails Day and Pony Express at Jacob’s Well

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District invites you to join us from 10 a.m.

Oregon-Washington

BLM and Forest Service Host Free Fishing Event at Fish Lake

MEDFORD, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Announces Artist in Residence Selections for 2018

MEDFORD, Ore. — Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is pleased to announce the artists chosen for its 2018 Artist in Residence (AiR) program.

New Mexico

El Malpais National Conservation Area Ranger Station to reopen May 24 through September 3

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.— From May 24 through September 3, the Bureau of Land Management will reopen the El Malpais National Conservation Area Ranger Station.

National Office

BLM Recognizes Special Agent and Ranger of the Year

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Office of Law Enforcement Security is pleased to announce the 2017 Law Enforcement Ranger of the Year and Special Agent of the Year. Ranger Carrie Wost

Oregon-Washington

Formosa Mine Adit #1 Removal Work Continues

Roseburg, OR.

Nevada

Rhythm of the Trail: California Trail Interpretive Center Announces California Trail Days

The California Trail Interpretive Center is celebrating “The Rhythm of the Trail” at California Trail Days, an annual event that brings pioneer history to life. Musical performances will be ongoing both days.
Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Deer Creek Stream Restoration Project

Salem, Ore.

Montana-Dakotas

High water forces road closure near Clancy

Sheep Mountain Road
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Colorado

BLM invites public to comment on Blue Valley Land Exchange proposal

KREMMLING, Colo.

Nevada

BLM asks for public assistance with open investigation

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management is working with the Nye County Sheriff’s Office regarding burros that were found shot to death on public land outside of Beatty, Nev.

Nevada

27TH Annual 6th Grade Environmental Day a Success

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Battle Mountain District, hosted the 27th annual Sixth Grade Environmental Day at Willow Ponds on May 10.

Idaho

2018 Annual Spring Cleanup Planned for Snake River Canyon’s North Rim

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Twin Falls District staff will join the Southern Idaho Off-Road Association, Magic Valley ATV Club and Jerome County on Saturday, May 19,

Montana-Dakotas

BLM North Central Montana District Plans Limekiln Prescribed Fire

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Colorado

Southwest Open School artwork exhibit at Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum

DOLORES, Colo. – A new exhibit at the Bureau of Land Management’s Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum will feature Southwest Open School student art pieces inspi