Press Releases

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Utah, Kanab FO, Color Country DO

Fire restrictions begin on BLM-administered lands in southwest Utah

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Fire restrictions will begin June 26 for all public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Beaver, Iron, Kane and Garfield counties and continue for Washington County,

Anchorage DO

BLM modifies procedures for issuing Unit 13 Federal Subsistence Hunting Permits

GLENNALLEN, Alaska – In compliance with CDC social distancing guidelines to keep community members and employees safe, the Bureau of Land Management Glennallen Field Office&nb

California, Northern California DO

Crews fighting lightning-caused fires on BLM-managed lands in NE California

SUSANVILLE, Calif.

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM postpones public scoping meeting for Horsethief Mesa Travel Management Plan and Environmental Assessment

TAOS, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management will postpone the public scoping meeting on the travel and transportation planning process for the Horsethief Mesa Travel Management Area (TMA).

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Central Oregon National Forests and Prineville BLM begin Public Use Restrictions Restrictions this Friday

Joint News Release
Deschutes National Forest
Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland

New Mexico, Farmington DO

The Taos Field Office announces opening of Santa Cruz Lake for day-use

TAOS, NM – With the easing of public health and safety restrictions enacted by State of New Mexico health officials, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), today announced that the Taos Field Office

National Office

Trump Administration Supports Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are seeking public comments to inform the land allotment

Montana-Dakotas

BLM releases proposed Recreation Area Management Plan for Scratchgravel Hills

BUTTE, Mont. –  The hills around Helena could soon see a new trail system for those seeking additional recreation opportunities close to home.

Idaho, Boise DO

History comes alive at the Canyon Creek Stage Station

The historic Canyon Creek Stage Station offers a unique glimpse into Idaho’s past.

Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM Places Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Niobrara and Weston Counties

NEWCASTLE, Wyo.

Eastern States

BLM names Mitchell Leverette as Eastern States Director

Bureau of Land Management Deputy Director for Policy and Programs William Perry Pendley today announced the appointment of Mitchell Leverette as the new BLM Eastern States Director.

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Lubbock, Texas

NORMAN, Okla. — The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro event in Lubbock, Texas, July 10-11 at the Panhandle South Plains Fairgrounds.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

BLM seeks public input on road and parking area improvements at Painted Hand Pueblo

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tres Rios Field Office is seeking public input on a proposal to reroute a road and improve a parking area serving the Painted H

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM Farmington Field Office is beginning to increase access to some recreation areas

FARMINGTON, NM – With the easing of public health and safety restrictions enacted by State of New Mexico health officials, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), today announced that the Farmington F

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO

BLM opens new boat ramp at Milner Historic Recreation Area

BURLEY, Idaho –The BLM Burley Field Office has opened a new boat ramp at the Milner Historic Recreation Area.

National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM to host statewide public hearing regarding use of motorized vehicles and aircraft in the Wild Horse and Burro Program

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev.

National Office

The BLM Asks Public for Help in Preventing Human-Caused Wildfires

BOISE, ID – The arrival of vacation season and increasing wildfire activity with hot, dry summer weather in the West is prompting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to ask the public to help preve

National Office

The BLM Asks Public for Help in Preventing Human-Caused Wildfires

BOISE, ID – The arrival of vacation season and increasing wildfire activity with hot, dry summer weather in the West is prompting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to ask the pub

California, Northern California DO

Work starts on Lower Clear Creek restoration project

A clear creek runs through a canyon.

California, Northern California DO

BLM announces reopening of King Range National Conservation Area recreation sites

Forest meets the Pacific Ocean at sunrise.

Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM Places Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Converse and Platte Counties

CASPER, Wyo.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM Worland announces fireworks area

WORLAND, Wyo.—In anticipation of the Independence Day Holiday, the Bureau of Land Management Worland Field Office is again making a temporary, local exception to the fireworks ban