Press Releases

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Colorado

BLM approves new trails near Cañon City

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM announces temporary restrictions to access roads on public lands near Kingman

KINGMAN, Ariz.—The Bureau of Land Management Kingman Field Office announced there will be temporary restrictions on newly constructed access roads to allow for the construction of

National Office

BLM completes action to advance responsible coal development

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management completed a critical action to allow for responsible coal development on federal lands.

Southern Nevada DO, Red Rock/Sloan FO

Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive hours change March 1

Photo on top of red rocksThe 13-mile Scenic Drive at Red Roc

Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM Lander seeks input on Green Mountain vegetation management plan

LANDER, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office is seeking input as it prepares a vegetation management plan for the Green Mountain area, southeast of Jeffrey City

Utah

BLM seeks comments on four parcels offered in June oil and gas lease sale

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to offer four parcels, totaling approximately 4,376.5 acres, at the June competitive oil and gas lease sale.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM concludes Eagle Complex wild horse gather

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Caliente and Cedar City field offices concluded the Eagle Complex wild horse gather on February 25, 2020.

Nevada, Elko DO

Learn about and the Women of the West: California Trail Interpretive Center announces March programs

ELKO, Nev. – Learn about women’s history and how snakes adapt to their high desert homes at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

California, Northern California DO

BLM announces artist in residence opportunity at King Range National Conservation Area

A picture of the King Range National Conservation Area coastline

Idaho, Boise DO, Four Rivers FO

BLM issues decision for wild horse gather at Four Mile Herd Management Area

Boise, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Four Rivers Field Office signed a Decision Record for an upcoming wild horse helicopter and bait/water trap gather in the Four Mile Herd Managemen

Anchorage DO

BLM Campbell Tract Welcomes Iditarod Fans for Ceremonial Start Activities 2020

ANCHORAGE, Alaska –The Bureau of Land Management will host the finish of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Ceremonial Start March 7 at the BLM Campbell Tract.

California, Northern California DO

Emily Ryan named manager of BLM Eagle Lake Field Office, Susanville

Emily Ryan poses with dog, Kona.

Wyoming

BLM releases final analysis of Moneta Divide oil and gas project

LANDER, Wyo.

Nevada

Nevada firefighters continue to support efforts in Australia

RENO, Nev. – Four BLM firefighters recently returned from assisting with the fire suppression efforts in Australia.

Winnemucca DO

BLM and Friends of Black Rock-High Rock seeks artists for 2020 Artist-in-Residence

The BLM, Black Rock Desert High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area, along with the Friends of Black Rock High Rock (FBRHR) announces the Call for Artists for the 2019 Artists in Residence Program.
Montana-Dakotas

BLM to begin taking online reservations at Axolotl Cabin

(DILLON, Mont.) – Are you already thinking of a relaxing summer getaway to a cabin in the woods?

National Office

BLM’s sage-grouse plans put Western communities first

The Bureau of Land Management will publish six draft supplemental environmental impact statements (SEISs) on Friday for management of Greater Sage-Grouse habitat on public lands in seven Western st

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Temporary closure of certain public land for the 2020 Laughlin Desert Classic

LAS VEGAS— The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration from February 22, 2020 through February 23, 2020.

California, Northern California DO

BLM plans prescribed fire in Weaverville Community Forest

Two firefighters manage a prescribed fire in a forest.

Nevada

Bring home your very own saddle-trained wild horse from the Northern Nevada Correctional Center

On Saturday, February 22, the Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries are hosting a saddle-trained wild horse adoption at the Northern Nevada Co

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM Signs Decision on Big Ledge Mine Amendment Environmental Assessment

ELKO, Nev.