Press Releases
BLM opens public comment period for Greater Chapita Wells Oil and Gas Infill Project
VERNAL, Utah — In keeping with the Administration's goal of Making America Safe through Energy Independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vernal Field Office is seeking public comment on the
BLM to host public scoping meetings for new monument plans
SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host four public scoping meetings as part of the ongoing land use planning for Bears Ears National Monument (BENM) and Grand Staircase-Esca
Shifting sands expose the dangers of illegal pallet burning
REXBURG, Idaho—As BLM Recreation Planner Ben Cisna headed out to begin seasonal preparations for the St.
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument to change hours
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—The Bureau of Land Management and the Pueblo de Cochiti have announced hours changes for the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in an effort to better manage the resources
BLM seeks comments on proposed land sale to MCC
(MILES CITY, Mont.) – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of better serving state and local communities, the Bureau of Land Management Miles City Field Office is seeking public comments rega
BLM to work on access road to Picacho Peak Recreation Area
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Starting the week of March 12, the Bureau of Land Management will begin work to repair and improve the 1.5-mile unpaved road to the Picacho Peak Recreation Area.
BLM Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $10,063
DENVER – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado today sold four parcels totaling 1,400 acres for $10,063 inclu
BLM prepares environmental assessment in response to Wright Area Environmental Impact Statement 10th Circuit Court remand
CASPER, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is preparing the Wright Area Coal Leasing 10th Circuit Court Remand Environmental Assessment (EA).
BLM issues land payments to Montana and New Mexico
Today, the BLM announced the distribution of $326,000 to ten counties in Montana and three in New Mexico.
Lower Colorado River Travel Management Plan public scoping period extended
YUMA, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Yuma Field Office has extended the public scoping period for the Lower Colorado River (LCR) Travel Management Plan (TMP) unti
BLM to remove some parcels from upcoming oil and gas lease auction
(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management has removed some parcels in South Central Montana originally included in an upcoming March oil and gas lease sale in order to evaluate potential en
BLM Advisory Council to meet in Burns, Oregon
BLM Seeks Nominations for Reclamation and Sustainable Mining Awards
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for the 2018 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards. These awards recognize those initiatives to foster sustainable develo
Prescribed burns planned near Carlsbad
CARLSBAD, N.M. – Beginning Wednesday, March 7, the Bureau of Land Management Carlsbad Field Office will begin prescribed burns at five locations through the month, weather permitting.
Military Vets Train for Wildland Firefighting at National Parks
Thousand Oaks, CA — About 200 aspiring wildland firefighters – all local military veterans – will attend four days of wildland firefighting training from March 2-5 at Paramount Ran
BLM defers oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico
In keeping with the Administration’s priorities of being a good neighbor and building trust with tribal governments, the Bureau of Land Management today announced that it would defer its