Press Releases

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Montana-Dakotas

BLM’s Dillon Field Office welcomes new field manager

(DILLON, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office greeted its new manager during an outdoor swearing-in ceremony under sunny, blue skies June 24.

Utah

Knolls Fire closure order rescinded

West Valley City, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District has reopened BLM-managed public lands in the Lake Mountains following 100% containm

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

BLM Analyzing Proposed Baltazor Geothermal Development Project

Winnemucca, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Humboldt River Field Office (HRFO) is seeking public comments on issues to be analyzed in an environmental assessment for the prop

Montana-Dakotas

BLM seeks comments on Pumpkin Creek grazing EA

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The BLM Miles City Field Office is accepting public comments on a preliminary environmental assessment which describes options for grazing on the Pumpkin Creek Allotment, loca

National Office

BLM Announces New Senior Leadership Law Enforcement Appointments

GRAND JUNCTION, CO.  — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the appointment of two career professionals to the agency’s senior law enforcement leadership team b

National Office

Bureau of Land Management names Dr. David Jenkins as Assistant Director for Resources and Planning

GRAND JUNCTION, CO. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the appointment of Dr. David Jenkins as the new Assistant Director for Resources and Planning.

Nevada

Be safe on public lands over holiday weekend

RENO, Nev.

National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM seeks comments on Hasbrouck Mine Project on public and private lands

TONOPAH, Nev.

New Mexico, Farmington DO

The Taos Field Office announces openings for visitor centers and day-use campgrounds

TAOS, N.M.

New Mexico, Pecos DO

BLM Roswell Field Office reopens Valley of Fires Recreation Area

ROSWELL, N.M.

Arizona, Colorado River DO, Lake Havasu FO

Western Arizona land managers encourage Responsible Recreation for holiday weekend

A coalition of federal land management agencies in western Arizona is urging “Responsible Recreation” for the upcoming July 4th holiday weekend.
Idaho

Mustang Mania Show this weekend at Ford Idaho Horse Park

NAMPA, Idaho – The Mustang Mania Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) Challenge will return to Nampa on July 4-5, beginning at 7:30 a.m.

Nevada

Areas of Indian Creek Campground to open for day-use only on July 2

Carson City, Nev – Beginning Thursday, July 2, the Indian Creek Campground (ICCG) will open access for day-use only in certain areas of the campground.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

BLM seeks comments on proposed mountain bike trail construction near Pocatello

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pocatello Field Office (PFO) is soliciting comments, concerns or issues specific to the proposed Pioneer Ridge Mountain Bike Trail System project.

Spokane DO

BLM Issues Fire Restrictions Order in Eastern Washington

Spokane, WA –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District has issued a fire restrictions order on public lands administered by the BLM and the Bureau of Reclamatio

Alaska, Central Yukon FO

Five Mile Campground to Reopen July 3

FAIRBANKS, AK — On July 3, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will partially reopen the Five Mile Campground located five miles north of the Yukon River bridge on the Dalton Highway.

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public input on new Cahuilla Ranger Station

Exterior of Cahuilla Ranger Station.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

East Steens Mountain Fire Closure

HINES, Ore. – Each year, when wildfire season comes around, some activities on public land are temporarily prohibited or restricted to help prevent human-caused fires.

National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM seeks comments on public lands nominated for geothermal leasing

     The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public review of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for three parcels of public land nominated for lease in the October 20, 2020 Competiti

Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management Officials move to reduce wildfires

Portland, Ore. – Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officials have updated the 2020 prohibitions regarding the use of fire-causing materials on BLM lands to include the

West Desert DO

BLM seeks public input for non-motorized trails near the Wasatch Front

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office is considering the development of non-motorized trails on public lands near growing communities

West Desert DO

BLM announces public scoping for Green Beetle Mine Expansion

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah —The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office is considering a land use proposal to authorize an expansion of the Green Beetle Quarry in Box El

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

BLM implements Stage 1 fire restrictions in Tres Rios Field Office

DOLORES, Colo. – Stage 1 fire restrictions begin July 1 for all Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands administered by the Tres Rios Field Office within the boundaries of Arc

Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

BLM implements Stage 1 fire restrictions in Uncompahgre Field Office

MONTROSE, Colo.