Press Releases

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Winnemucca DO

Winnemucca District battles multiple wildfires

Winnemucca, NV – The Bureau of Land Management, Winnemucca District Office, is currently battling multiple fires following recent outbursts of dry lightning.

Utah, Color Country DO

BLM will conduct Bible Springs Complex and Sulphur wild horse gather in Iron and Beaver Counties

CEDAR CITY, Utah— On Aug.

Nevada

BLM cancels RAC meeting scheduled for July 26 & 27

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Utah

BLM to offer 109 parcels in September oil and gas lease sale

SALT LAKE CITY — In keeping with the Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management will offer 109 parcels, totaling approximat

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM Extends Rock House Recreation Area Paving Project

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz.

Alaska, Anchorage DO

BLM Alaska seeks public input on Realignment of Entrance to Campbell Tract

The Bureau of Land Management is holding an open house and taking public comments on an Environmental Assessment for the realignment of the entrance to the Campbell Tract.

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM concludes the 2018 Bullfrog wild burro gather

Battle Mountain, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Tonopah Field Office has concluded the 2018 Bullfrog Wild Burro Gather.

Wyoming, High Plains DO

Trails Center hosts Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers

CASPER, Wyo.

Burns DO, Lakeview DO

BLM Advisory Council to meet in Lakeview, Oregon

LAKEVIEW, Ore.  –  The Bureau of Land Management today announced it will hold a meeting of the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council.  The public

Arizona, Gila DO

BLM offers three parcels for oil and gas lease sale

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona has posted a Notice of Sale for oil and gas lease sales of three parcels totaling 4,201.07 acres in northern Arizona.

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Shotgun Creek OHV Area Closed When Fire Danger High

Salem, Ore. – Riding at BLM’s Shotgun Creek Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area is now prohibited when the fire danger level is High or Extreme to reduce the risk for

Nevada

Paine Fire 100-percent contained

ELY, Nev. – The 727-acre Paine Fire in Duck Creek Basin, 15 miles northeast of Ely, Nev., is fully contained tonight.

High Plains DO

BLM Casper issues fire restrictions for Platte County

PLATTE COUNTY, Wyo.

Nevada

Sampson Creek Fire 100-percent contained

ELY, Nev. – The 218-acre Sampson Creek Fire, 60-plus miles northeast of Ely, Nev., is fully contained tonight.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM proposes to sell 87.50 acres in Clark County

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Las Vegas Field Office, is seeking public comments on a proposal to sell 20 parcels, totaling 87.50 acres of public land in Clark County, Nevada.

Utah

BLM seeks public comment on the Tavaputs Plateau Sage-Grouse Restoration Project

PRICE, Utah — As part of its commitment to healthy and productive landscapes, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Price Field Office is seeking public comments on an environ

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposal to lease 10 acres of public land to the City of Las Vegas for a park

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comment on a proposal to lease approximately 10 acres of public land to the City of Las Vegas for

High Plains DO

Learn about flying, fighting and firearms of the westward migration at the Trails Center

CASPER, Wyo. - High-flying kites, Chief Washakie and the Indian Wars fill the programming docket Saturday, Aug. 4 and Sunday, Aug.

High Plains DO

Trails Center hosts new photography exhibit

CASPER, Wyo. – The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC) is hosting a photography exhibit, “History through the Lens” sponsored by the Casper Photography Association.