Press Releases
As Pioneer Day approaches, BLM Utah asks the public to be firewise
SALT LAKE CITY – Increased wildfire activity and hot, dry summer weather in Utah is prompting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to ask the public to help prevent wildland fires.
BLM seeks public comment on Diamond K Gypsum Chalk Hills Quarry Extension proposal
PRICE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office is seeking public comment on the preliminary environmental assessment (EA) for the Diamond K Gypsum Chalk Hills
Vale BLM expanding fire restrictions effective July 24
VALE, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Vale District Office announced today additional fire restrictions will take effect Friday, July 24.
BLM to conduct wild horse bait trap gather in Saylor Creek Herd Management Area
TWIN FALLS, Idaho –The BLM Jarbidge Field Office will begin a wild horse gather operation in the Saylor Creek Wild Horse Herd Management Area (HMA), 15 miles south of
The Bureau of Land Management Conveys 80-acre parcel to the City of Hyde Park
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today finalized the conveyance of an 80-acre parcel to the City of Hyde Park in Cache County, Utah.
Secretary of the Interior transfers jurisdiction of 65.74 acres of federal land to the Department of the Army in Arizona and New Mexico
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that the Secretary of the Interior has transferred a total of 65.74 acres of federal public lands in Arizona and Ne
The Bureau of Land Management names Greg Sheehan as Utah State Director
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management today announced the appointment of Greg Sheehan, a career wildlife conservation professional with decades of experience as the BLM’
Secretary of the Interior transfers jurisdiction of 65.74 acres of federal land to the Department of the Army in Arizona and New Mexico
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that the Secretary of the Interior has transferred a total of 65.74 acres of federal public lands in Arizona and New Mexico t
High Fire Danger Prompts Restrictions in Northern Utah
West Valley City, Utah – Current and forecasted weather coupled with extremely dry vegetation throughout northern Utah have created hazardous fire conditions.
BLM Accepting Public Comments for December 2020 Oil and Gas Lease Sale
BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – An Environmental Assessment for the December 2020 Oil and Gas Lease Sale of 14 parcels within the Battle Mountain District will be released initiating a public commen
BLM completes land sale to Gila River Indian Community
PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management has issued a patent completing the sale of two public land parcels totaling just over 3,380 acres to the Gila River Indian Community (Community), whic
ICYMI: Home on the range
WASHINGTON– As of March 1, approximately 95,000 federally protected wild horses and burros were estimated to roam on BLM-managed public lands in the West — more than three and a ha
Bureau of Land Management-Nevada seeks comments on parcels offered in December oil and gas lease sale
ELY, Nevada — In keeping with the Trump Administration’s priority of responsibly developing our natural resources and encouraging economic prosperity, the Bureau of Land Management
BLM seeks comments on public lands nominated for geothermal leasing in the Winnemucca District
Be Fire Aware: New Restrictions for Power Tools in Effect on BLM Lands in Medford District
Medford, Ore.
Bureau of Land Management signs Finding of No Significant Impact and Decision Record on Coyote Creek Environmental Assessment
(DICKINSON, N.D.) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has signed a Finding of No Significant Impact and Decision Record on an environmental assessment (EA)that analyzes potentia
New restroom murals draw visitors to Henry’s Lake
“I've been in many campground bathrooms. This one is the best by far!”
Notice of emergency closure of public lands in Cochise County
Tucson, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Gila District is issuing a temporary emergency closure of public lands in Cochise County.
BLM concludes the 2020 Jackson Mountain HMA Emergency wild horse gather
WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – On July 15, 2020, the Bureau of Land Management Winnemucca District, Black Rock Field Office concluded the 2020 Jackson Mountains Herd Management Area (HMA) Emer
BLM Announces Gary Torres as Canyon Country District Manager
MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has selected Gary Torres as the permanent Canyon Country District Manager.
The Bureau of Land Management names Matthew Buffington as Assistant Director for Communications
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management today announced the appointment of Matthew Buffington as the new Assistant Director for Communications.
Stage 1 fire restrictions go into effect across northwest Colorado
CRAIG, Colo. – Stage 1 fire restrictions begin Wednesday, July 15 for Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administered lands in Grand, Moffat, Rio Blanco, and Routt counties.
BLM seeks public comment on gas pipeline project near Placerville
MONTROSE, CO – As part of the Trump Administration’s efforts to both responsibly develop our natural resources and be a good neighbor to local communities, the Bureau of Land Manag