Press Releases

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Utah

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.

Utah, Green River DO

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

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

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.  

Idaho, Twin Falls DO

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

Utah

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.

New Mexico

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

National Office, Utah

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’

National Office

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

Utah

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.

National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

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

Arizona, Phoenix DO

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

National Office

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

Nevada, Ely DO

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

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

BLM seeks comments on public lands nominated for geothermal leasing in the Winnemucca District

The BLM is seeking public review of a Determination of National Environmental Policy Act Adequacy for six parcels of public land nominated for lease in the October 20, 2020 Competitive Online Geothermal Lease Sale.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Be Fire Aware: New Restrictions for Power Tools in Effect on BLM Lands in Medford District

Medford, Ore.

Montana-Dakotas

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

Idaho

New restroom murals draw visitors to Henry’s Lake

“I've been in many campground bathrooms. This one is the best by far!”

Arizona, Gila DO

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.

Wyoming

BLM Cody, Lander and Worland issue fire restrictions

CODY, Wyo.

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM to open San Pedro thinning area for fuelwood harvest

TAOS, N.M.

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

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

Utah

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.

National Office

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.

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

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.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

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