Press Releases

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Press Releases by region.
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New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM seeks nominations to the Rio Puerco Management Committee

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking nominations for several positions on the newly established Rio Puerco Management Committee.

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Tahlequah, Oklahoma

NORMAN, Okla. — The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro event in Tahlequah, Okla., June 26-27 at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds.

Utah, Paria River DO

BLM to restore in-person day hiking permits for Coyote Buttes North on June 15

KANAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that the in-person lottery for day-use hiking permits at Coyote Buttes North, commonly known as The Wave, will resume o

Colorado

BLM Accepting Comments on Environmental Assessment for Colorado September Oil and Gas Lease Sale

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer 45 parcels, totaling approximately 67,244 acres in Jackson, Las Animas, Rio Blanco and Weld counties at its Se

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public comment on OMYA’s proposed Plan of Operation to use mill site mining claims

Barstow, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on an Environmental Assessment (EA) of the applicant’s use of mill site mining claims for rock and soil p

Wyoming, High Plains DO

Muddy Mountain Road to reopen after seasonal closure

CASPER Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Casper Field Office will reopen Muddy Mountain Road at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 6.  

California, Central California DO

Discover your surroundings through the updated Agents of Discovery virtual App

Two sister show off their Agents of Discovery certificates.

Winnemucca DO

BLM to conduct Humboldt House Medusahead control project

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. The Bureau of Land Management is conducting the Medusahead control project to restore of rangeland invaded by annual grasses (Medusahead rye and Cheatgrass).

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Coos Bay District restores access to day use sites

North Bend, Ore.

Montana-Dakotas

Missoula BLM adds nearly 5k acres in Lower Blackfoot River drainage

(MISSOULA, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s acquisition of 4,480 acres in the Lower Blackfoot River drainage secures permanent public access to the land. Using $3.4 million from the La

Utah

Tabby Canyon Fire Prevention Order rescinded

West Valley City, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District has reopened BLM-managed public lands on Stansbury Island following 100% containment of the Tabby Canyon and N

California, Northern California DO

BLM Eagle Lake Field Office now issuing firewood cutting permits

Close up of a fire wood pile.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM re-opens North Hills area near Helena

(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management has re-opened the popular North Hills area to public access.

California, Central California DO

BLM Bishop Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions

Campground with fire pit and picnic table. Towering Sierra Nevada Mountains in background.

National Office

Bureau of Land Management ensures wildfire response across the West

BOISE, ID – As wildfire activity increases across the American West and Alaska, the Bureau of Land Management is responding.

Utah

BLM protects Muddy Creek and Sinbad herds by allowing them to seek water and forage naturally

PRICE, Utah —The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is protecting the Muddy Creek Herd Management Area (HMA) wild horses and the Sinbad HMA burros from harm by removing unauthorized water troughs on B

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

BLM Medford District increasing recreational access

With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by Oregon health officials, the Bureau of Land Management today announced that the Medford District is increasing recreational access.
Montana-Dakotas

Public invited to comment on Blackfoot River float-in sites proposal

(MISSOULA, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Missoula Field Office, in partnership with Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks, is asking for public comment on a proposal to allow overnight and/or

Utah

BLM invites public comment on proposed campground project

RICHFIELD, Utah –The public is invited to comment on a draft environmental assessment (EA) prepared by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Richfield Field Office, analyzing the potent

West Desert DO

Fire Prevention Order issued for BLM-managed lands on Stansbury Island (Vicinity of Tabby Canyon Fire)

West Valley City, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District has issued a fire prevention order restricting access to BLM-managed lands in the v

Utah, Canyon Country DO

BLM seeking comments on a proposal limiting roped and aerial recreation activities in Mineral and Hell Roaring Canyons

MOAB, Utah — The BLM is requesting input from the public on a proposal to protect wildlife and raptors though restricting roped and aerial activities within Mineral and Hell Roarin

Nevada

Nevada public land agencies announce statewide fire restrictions in response to severe wildfire risks

Nevada’s public land management agencies remain committed to protecting all residents and visitors through fostering wildfire-resilient landscapes and communities.