Press Releases

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Colorado

Weekly events at Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum

DOLORES, Colo.

New Mexico

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument closed on May 3

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.

Alaska

Graham named BLM Glennallen Field Manager

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Marnie Graham has been named BLM Glennallen Field Manager.     

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO, Burns DO, Lakeview DO

BLM Seeks Nominations to Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council

Oregon/Washington - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently announced it is seeking public nominations for positions on citizen-based sounding boards for BLM ini

Oregon-Washington

Delays expected along Union Creek Road during Culvert Replacements to Improve Infrastructure

Roseburg, OR. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be carrying out culvert replacements along Union Creek Road beginning April 30 and concluding by May 18, 2018.

Utah

BLM Vernal Field Office seeks public comment on proposed vegetation treatments in Greater sage-grouse habitat

VERNAL, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office (VFO) is seeking public comment on two environmental assessments for a vegetation treatment project in Ui

Alaska

BLM AFS and U.S. Army Alaska to Conduct Prescribed Burn in Oklahoma Impact Area

(FAIRBANKS, Alaska) – Starting as early as Sunday, the BLM Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS) and U.S.

Idaho

BLM Idaho Seeks Nominations for the Coeur d’Alene Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it is seeking public nominations for six positions on the Coeur d’Alene Resource Advisory Council - a citizen-based sounding boards for BLM initia

Oregon-Washington

Community Conversations Scheduled for Provolt Seed Orchard

Grants Pass, Ore.

Wyoming

Mineral withdrawal extension proposed for Whiskey Mountain Bighorn Sheep Winter Range

LANDER, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management proposes to extend for another 20 years a mineral withdrawal in the Whiskey Mountain Bighorn Sheep Winter Range, southeast of Dubois.

Utah

BLM to offer 13 parcels in June 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 4 parcels, t

Arizona

BLM prescribed burn planned in Senators Wash area

YUMA, Ariz.  - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Yuma Field Office, will be conducting prescribed burns near Senators Wash.

Idaho

Feedback sought on BLM’s plan to reduce fuel loads at Gamlin Lake

SAGLE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s Coeur d’Alene Field Office has issued a draft environmental assessment (EA) to address fuels buildup at the Gamlin Lake Special Recreation Management

Wyoming

Join BLM Rawlins for a raptor identification presentation and migratory bird walk!

If you love raptors and want to learn how to identify them, the Bureau of Land Management Rawlins Field Office is inviting the public to a free raptor identification class and migratory bird walk.

Wyoming

Trails Center to host temporary art exhibition: “Heroes of the Emigrant Trails”

CASPER, Wyo. - The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC) will highlight champions of the trail through original paintings and giclee prints by Utah artist Julie Rogers.

Nevada

Indian Boarding Schools and Mountain Men: The California Trail Interpretive Center Announces May Programs

ELKO, Nev. – Enjoy a children’s art walk, learn about local recreational opportunities on BLM lands, and much more at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

Alaska

BLM Alaska Fire Service EFF Rookie Academy Application Period Ends May 1

Are you interested in becoming an emergency wildland firefighter?
Utah

BLM to host public meeting on proposed parcels for solar energy development in Utah

Cedar City, Utah — In support of the Administration’s priority to sustainably develop our energy and natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management Cedar City Field Office w

New Mexico

Well work planned for Dripping Springs Visitor Center

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Nevada

BLM Publishes Barrick Ore Haul Environmental Assessment for Public Comment

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev.

Utah

BLM, USFS approve large-scale grazing project in Cache and Rich Counties to improve rangeland health

SALT LAKE CITY—Today, the Bureau of Land Management Salt Lake Field Office and the Ogden Ranger District of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest (USFS) released respective final