Press Releases

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New Mexico, Pecos DO

The Bureau of Land Management invites public to comment on Proposed Kermit Overland Conveyor Project

CARLSBAD, New Mexico– The Bureau of Land Management is asking for public comments on a proposed conveyor system project, which would reduce truck traffic on public roadways and employ 715 employees

New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico oil and gas lease sale nets more than $8 million

SANTA FE, N.M. – As part of the Trump Administration’s goal of promoting responsible energy development, the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico raised $8,284,586.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM accepting grazing applications for Pumpkin Creek Allotment

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The Miles City Field Office is accepting applications for available forage for the Pumpkin Creek Allotment, located about 15 miles south of Miles City. 

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Bureau of Land Management to begin Pokegama Herd Management Area wild horse gather

Lakeview, Ore.

Alaska

BLM Announces Increased Harvest Limit of Two Caribou for Fortymile Federal Subsistence Caribou Hunt

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced a change in the harvest limit from one caribou to two caribou beginning at 12 a.m. Aug.

Nevada, Ely DO

The Bureau of Land Management will begin the Jakes Wash Herd Area emergency wild horse gather

ELY, Nev. – On or about August 28, the Bureau of Land Management, Ely District Office, Bristlecone Field Office, will begin an emergency wild horse gather on the Jakes Wash Herd Ar

California, Central California DO, Mother Lode FO

The Bureau of Land Management Mother Lode Field Office increases fire restrictions

A volunteer warping a fire-ring in plastic.

California, Central California DO, Bakersfield FO

The Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Field Office seeks input on assessment for oil and gas lease sale in Kern County

An oil pump.BAKERSFIELD, Calif.

Idaho

Adopt a 4-H trained wild horse yearling via text or call-in

Boise, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District will host a call-in 4-H trained wild horse adoption on Aug. 30 from 1-2 p.m., accepting bids via phone or text.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO

Public access increased in northern Idaho

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Coeur d’Alene Field Office announced today the expansion of public access in the Rochat Divide/Pine Creek Special Recreation

California, Central California DO

The Bureau of Land Management reopens Ft. Ord National Monument to the public

Two horse riders on a dirt road in Fort Ord National Monument.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 25, 2020

Size: 3,079 acres
Containment:  87%
Cause: Lightning 

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Four Bear Trail

CODY, Wyoming — The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office will partner with the community at the Four Bear Trail on Saturday, Sept.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO

Public access increased in northern Idaho

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 24, 2020

Size: 3,079 acres
Containment: 52%
Cause: Lightning
Location: Hualapai Mountains, 5 miles south of Pine Lake

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Upcoming programs at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

BAKER CITY, Ore.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 23, 2020

Size: 3,079 acres
Containment:  16% 
Cause: Lightning 

California, Northern California DO

Bizz Johnson Trail temporarily closed due to encroaching Sheep Fire

Bikers on a trail in front of a tunnel.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 22, 2020

Size: 3,079 acres
Containment: 1%
Cause:   Lightning 

California, Northern California DO

Dodge Reservoir campground temporarily closed due to Cold Springs Fire

Dodge Reservoir campground.

Utah, Green River DO

BLM releases final San Rafael Desert Travel Management Plan

PRICE, Utah — Today the Bureau of Land Management announced the completion of the San Rafael Desert Travel Management Plan (TMP) and Environmental Assessment (EA).

Montana-Dakotas

BLM’s Carbella Recreation Site temporarily closed for renovation

(BUTTE, Mont.) –  When visitors return to the Bureau of Land Management’s Carbella Recreation Site at the start of next summer season, they will find a freshly-upgraded site where they can pit

Wyoming, High Desert DO

BLM Pinedale invites community to celebrate National Public Lands Day 2020

PINEDALE, Wyo. – Each year, the Bureau of Land Management celebrates National Public Lands Day by coordinating and participating in hundreds of outdoor clean up and improvemen

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 21, 2020

Acres: 3,079 acres