Press Releases

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Arizona, Gila DO

BLM Arizona announces its veteran-focused fire crew has achieved Interagency Hotshot Crew certification

TUCSON, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Gila District announced today that the Aravaipa Veterans Fire Crew has achieved certification as an Interagency Hotshot Crew (

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Lifted September 27

Las Vegas - Wildland fire officials lifted seasonal fire restrictions on public lands in Southern Nevada managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Clark

National Office, Montana-Dakotas

BLM announces rangeland stewardship award winners for 2019

GREAT FALLS, MT. -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) presented its 2019 Rangeland Stewardship Awards today, which are given in recognition of an individual or group’s commitment to the stew

Colorado, Northwest DO, Rocky Mountain DO

BLM Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $601,541

LAKEWOOD, Colo – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado today sold 49 parcels totaling approximately 42,149 ac

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO

BLM’s Huckleberry Campground to close temporarily for renovations

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s Coeur d’Alene Field Office is in the process of awarding a contract for improvements at the popular Huckleberry Campground. Improvem

Alaska

Comment Period Extended for Proposed Ambler Road Draft Analysis

ANCHORAGE — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) extended the deadline today for public comments on the proposed

New Mexico

BLM personal-use fuelwood permits available at various locations and online

Santa Fe, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management is selling fuelwood permits for personal use to the public.

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM seeks public comment on Big Ledge Mine Plan Amendment

ELKO, Nev.

National Office

BLM announces rangeland stewardship award winners for 2019

GREAT FALLS, MT. -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) presented its 2019 Rangeland Stewardship Awards today, which are given in recognition of an individual or group’s commitment to the st

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM announces temporary closure of certain public lands ahead of Rise Festival

LAS VEGAS— The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands in the Jean Dry Lake Bed area from October 4 through October 6, 2019.

California, California Desert DO

BLM releases Desert Quartzite Solar Project final environmental analysis

Image of bare desert floor on a clear day.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Sloan Canyon Visitor Contact Station Opens Daily Starting October 1

LAS VEGAS – The Sloan Canyon Visitor Contact Station will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting October 1. The station has been open Fridays-Sundays since May.

California, Central California DO

Community of Lone Pine celebrates Alabama Hills National Scenic Area

A natural granite arch frame Mt. Whitney.

California, Northern California DO

BLM plans prescribed burning projects on northeast California public lands

A fire crew observes a controlled pile burn. Photo by BLM.

Idaho, Boise DO

BLM, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers recognize citizen’s help in dumping case

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing the resolution of an illegal dumping case on public lands.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

BLM to begin seal coating Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Upper Snake Field Office will begin asphalt seal coating the Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area during the week of Oct.

National Office

BLM to celebrate National Public Lands Day Sept. 28

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will celebrate the 26th annual National Public Lands Day on Sept.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

 BLM lifts fire restrictions for Colorado River District

LAKE HAVASU, Ariz. – Effective Friday, Sept.

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM lifts fire restrictions for the Phoenix District

PHOENIXEffective Friday, September 27, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will lift all fire restrictions for public lands administered by the Phoenix District

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM and Lander wild horse pasture place untrained horses

LANDER, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management and the Wind River Wild Horse Public Off-Range Pasture found homes for 11 Wyoming wild horses last weekend at an adoption and free publ

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive hours change October 1

LAS VEGAS – The 13-mile Scenic Drive at Red Rock Canyon will be open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. starting October 1.

California, Central California DO

Volunteers welcome for National Public Lands Day events in Central California

Volunteers install sun shades during National Public Lands Day.

New Mexico, Pecos DO

Volunteers sought for National Public Lands Day event

CARLSBAD, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Carlsbad Field Office is seeking volunteers for its upcoming National Public Lands Day event on Sept. 27 & 28.