Press Releases

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Colorado

BLM approves mineral material sampling proposal in Fremont County

CANON CITY, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office announced its decision approving a hard rock mineral materials sampling proposal in the Parkd

Nevada

BLM Seeks Comments for a Designated Leasing Area Related to Solar Development in Near the Apex Industrial Area

LAS VEGAS—The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposed Designated Leasing Area (DLA) east of the Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone north of Las Vegas.&nbsp

Arizona

BLM extend public scoping period until May 15 for Lower Colorado River Travel Management Plan

Yuma, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Yuma Field Office Lower Colorado River (LCR) Travel Management Plan (TMP) public scoping period has been extended until May 15.&nb

Wyoming

BLM reminds people to drive on existing roads

WYOMING — The Bureau of Land Management reminds people planning to drive on public lands this spring that it is illegal to travel off existing roads in a motorized vehicle.

Alaska

BLM AFS and U.S. Army Alaska to Conduct Prescribed Burn Near Delta Junction

(FAIRBANKS, Alaska) – The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS), in cooperation with the U.S.

Idaho

U.S. Department of the Interior Valor and Gold Smokey Bear Awards Presented Today

BOISE, Idaho – In a ceremony held today at the Boise Wyndham Garden Hotel, two prestigious awards were given to BLM Idaho wildland fire employees. The U.S.

Wyoming

Historic License Plates Presented at Trails Center

CASPER, Wyo. - The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC) will host “Steve Johnston: Local Wyoming License Plate Collector”, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2018.

Wyoming

WLCI Executive Committee invites public to meeting April 30

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo.

Wyoming

Volunteers needed for annual cleanup at Government Draw

LANDER, Wyo. – The Fremont County ATV Association and Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office will hold their annual cleanup of public lands on April 28 in the Government Dra

New Mexico

Prescribed fire planned on Pelona Mountain in Catron County

Socorro, N.M.

Idaho

BLM Resource Advisory Council set to meet April 19

BLM Resource Advisory Council set to meet April 19

Eastern States

BLM-Eastern States to hold online oil and gas lease sale June 21

WASHINGTON – In keeping with the Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States will hold its quarterly online oil and gas l

Utah

BLM releases draft recreation business plans for public review

SALT LAKE CITY –Today, the Bureau of Land Management released five draft recreation business plans for a 30-day public comment period.

New Mexico

BLM invites public to community meeting regarding Dripping Springs Natural Area

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On April 19, the Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District will hold a community meeting to present the Dripping Springs Natural Area 2018 Overview Plan.

Wyoming

BLM Pinedale Hosting Pinedale Anticline Annual Planning Meetings

(PINDALE, Wyo.) - The Bureau of Land Management will host the combined Pinedale Anticline Project Area wildlife, air, water and operator planning meetings on Thursday, April 26, at the BLM Pinedale

National Office

BLM announces call for nominations to Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

The Bureau of Land Management is issuing a call for public nominations to fill three positions on its national Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board.  Nominations are for a term of three ye

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Opening Kipp for Recreation

Kipp Rec Area
View of the Upper Missouri Rive
Utah

U.S. Air Force and BLM want your input

SALT LAKE CITY -- Today, the U.S. Air Force and the Bureau of Land Management released a draft Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for a 30-day public comment period ending on May 9.

Wyoming

BLM takes important step on first commercial solar project on Wyoming public lands

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – In support of the Administration’s priority to promote America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management, Rock Springs Field Office r

Idaho

Young mustangs handled by 4-H members available for adoption this weekend

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to a wild horse adoption event this weekend at the Idaho Horse Expo in Nampa.