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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Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM offers $5,000 reward for information about shooter(s) responsible for Canyon Fire

Carson City, Nev.

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM Issues Record of Decision on Copper Flat Copper Mine Project

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM offers public viewing of wild horse gather operations in Antelope and Antelope Valley Herd Management Areas

ELKO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Elko and Ely Districts announce viewing opportunities at the temporary holding corrals on a limited basis during the ongoing Antel

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Post-fire herbicide treatments planned on Prineville District

Central Ore.

Alaska, Arctic DO

Proposed Willow Development Plan Draft Analysis Available for Public Comment

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — To support increased production of Alaskan energy resources and achieving energy dominance, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is se

Wyoming, High Plains DO

Trails Center Presents Temporary Exhibit: “Not All Giants are Men”

CASPER, Wyo. - Remember the story of Jack and the beanstalk?

California, California Desert DO

BLM to hold Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle recreation area public meeting

Image of Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Area, Barstow.

Alaska, Fairbanks DO

Alaska’s Ambler ‘Road to Resources’ Project Analysis Available for Public Comment

EDITOR'S NOTE: An updated map of the proposed project area is available for download. 

Utah

BLM Releases Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Kanab-Escalante Proposed Management Plans

KANAB, Utah – Following three months of public outreach and consultation with stakeholders and Tribes, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the availability of an en

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Adopt a wild horse or burro September 14 at the Wyoming Honor Farm

RIVERTON, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management and the Wyoming Honor Farm will partner September 13–14 in Riverton for an adoption of gentled wild horses and burros.

New Mexico

BLM to Auction McGregor Range Grazing Units

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - On Sept.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Trumbull Fire update and notice of extended fire area closure

St.

Utah

Fire Prevention Order issued for BLM lands in vicinity of Goose Point 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 vicinity of the Go

Montana-Dakotas

BLM to host National Public Lands Day event at Ulhorn Trailhead

(LEWISTOWN, Mont.) –Americans across the country will visit their favorite public lands in September, to take care of the treasured placUlhorn Trailhead Sign

Montana-Dakotas

BLM cautions public about algae blooms at Hauser Lake

(BUTTE, Mont.) – Though it may appear to be harmless “green stuff” floating in the water, algae blooms can be toxic for humans and their pets.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM Cody releases analysis of bentonite mining project

CODY, Wyo. – As part of its commitment to serve local communities through the management of sustainable, working public lands, the Bureau of Land Management has analyzed a proposed

National Office, California, California Desert DO

BLM, private groups increase reward for information in California Burro Killings

Four burros standing on a rocky hillside.

Idaho, Boise DO, Bruneau FO, Four Rivers FO, Owyhee FO

4-H handled wild horses available for adoption at Western Idaho Fair on Sunday

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) ) invites the public to a wild horse adoption event this weekend at the Western Idaho Fair, 5610 Glenwood St., in Boise on Aug.

National Office

Department of the Interior Works with Partners to Improve Public Access Along the John Day Wild and Scenic River

PRINEVILLE, Ore. – The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the final phase of the John Day Wild and Sceni

Colorado, Northwest DO, Southwest DO

Media Advisory: BLM to Transfer Wildland Fire Engine to De Beque Fire Protection District in Colorado

On Thursday, August 22, 2019 the BLM Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire and Aviation Management Unit will formally transfer a wildland fire engine to the De Beque Fire Protection District.
Southwest DO

BLM Provides Equipment to the Egnar Volunteer Fire Department

MONTROSE, Colorado – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southwest Colorado Fire and Aviation Management Unit transferred 10 two-way radios to the Egnar Volunteer Fire Department in San Miguel

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM Lander and Fremont County begin Government Draw aerial weed treatments

LANDER, Wyo.

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM Seeks Public Comment on First-of-its-Kind Shooting Sports Project

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for a proposed shooting sports project on public lands within the Arizona St

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM to attend public information forum for proposed mobile network through Red Rock Canyon NCA

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management staff will be available for questions at a public information forum on a proposed mobile network expansion to be built by Crown Castle thr