Press Releases

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Arizona Strip DO

Mile Marker 25, Interstate 15 Fire Evening Update, June 25, 2021

Summary: At 5:30pm June 24, 2021, the Color Country Interagency Communication Center received a report of a wildland fire start.

Buffalo FO

BLM Approves Land Sale in Johnson County

Arizona Strip DO

Mile Marker 25, Interstate 15 Fire Update, June 25, 2021

Summary: At 5:30pm June 24, 2021, the Color Country Interagency Communication Center received a report of a wildland fire start.

Nevada

BLM issues fire prevention order, urges public to help prevent human-caused wildfires

RENO, Nevada – BLM Nevada is asking for your help to prevent human-caused fires.

Northwest DO, Colorado, Kremmling FO, Little Snake FO, White River FO

Much of northwest Colorado implementing Stage 2 fire restrictions

CRAIG, Colo.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Soda Mountain Road Closure Starting July 6th

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Mountain of the Rogue Recreation Area Closed Until Further Notice

Medford, Oregon – As a result of the North River Fire, the Mountain of the Rogue Recreation Area will be closed until further notice.

National Office

The BLM and USFS seek nominations to fill vacancies on National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S.

High Plains DO

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Set for all counties in the High Plains District

CASPER, Wyo.

California, Central California DO

Bureau of Land Management approves new access to California Coastal National Monument

Montana-Dakotas

BLM summary of current fire restrictions

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – In an effo

Northwest DO

BLM Fire and Aviation dials in support for local agencies

CRAIG, Colo.

Northwest DO

UPDATE: BLM fire crews engaging the West fire in northwest Moffat County

CRAIG, Colo. – As of 1 p.m.

Wyoming

Adopt a BLM wild horse at a pair of Wyoming events in July

CHEYENNE Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management will hold two Wyoming wild horse and burro adoption events in July featuring both untrained and trained horses.

High Plains DO

BLM Hosts Muddy Mountain Adventure Days, June 25-26

CASPER, Wyo.

Northwest DO

BLM Northwest District Firefighters actively engaging area fires

Craig, Colo.

Northwest DO

BLM fire crews engaging the West fire in Northwest Moffat County

Craig, Colo.

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Butte FO

Carbella Recreation Site near Yellowstone re-opens with a fresh upgrade

(BUTTE, Mont.) – Campers and boaters will find a lot to love about the just-renovated Carbella Recreation Site along the banks of the Yellowstone River, 20 miles north of the nation’s oldest nation

California, Central California DO

Alabama Hills evacuated due to wildland fire danger

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Butte FO

BLM puts fire restrictions on North Hills near Helena

(BUTTE, Mont.) – With record-breaking heat and dry fuels conditions keeping firefighters nervously eyeing the horizon for smoke plumes, the North Hills near Helena are particularly vulnerable to th

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Bureau of Land Management plans work on Shoshone Lake Road

LANDER. Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office will delay the opening of the Shoshone Lake Road this month to complete needed road maintenance.

Colorado

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions begin June 18, 2021

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo - The Mesa County Sheriff, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Fire Chiefs representing municipalities and fire protection districts of Mesa County are

Northwest DO, White River FO

BLM approves travel plan providing for diverse recreational opportunities and access

MEEKER, Colo.