Press Releases

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Alaska, Fairbanks DO

BLM Issues Temporary Prohibition on Open Fires and Fireworks due to Extreme Fire Danger -- Eastern Interior Field Office

FAIRBANKS, AK — The Bureau of Land Management’s Eastern Interior Field Office today issued a Fire Prevention Order temporarily prohibiting open fires (except at established campgrounds), fireworks,

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM to conduct wild horse gather in eastern Nevada

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin a wild horse gather near Ely, Nevada on or about July 8, 2019.

New Mexico, Pecos DO, Oklahoma FO

BLM New Mexico releases sale notice for September 2019 oil and gas lease sale

SANTA FE, N.M.

California

BLM reminds public to be wildland fire aware

BLM fire engine in the haze of a desert fire.

California, Central California DO

BLM Ukiah Field Office initiates seasonal fire restrictions

A large cloud of wildfire smoke rises over a forest. Photo by Glenn Morrill.

Oklahoma FO

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

NORMAN, Okla.—The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro event in Center, Texas, on July 12-13, at the Shelby County Expo Center.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Announced

LAS VEGAS – On July 1, the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Clark County, Mt. Charleston Fire Protection District, National Park Service, U.S.

Colorado

BLM Colorado evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public scoping comments on approximately 4,259 acres of public lands proposed for the upcoming December 2

National Office

BLM announces adjustments to mining-related location and maintenance fees

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is adjusting its fees for the location (or “staking”) and maintenance of unpatented mining claims, mill sit

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

Coordinated initial attack effort minimizes multiple fires’ spread

WINNEMUCCA, NV – On June 25th interagency fire resources responded to multiple fire starts in Pershing County along State Route 400, four miles south of Mill City.

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO

Dillon Field Office releases Rochester Watershed report

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Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Public Use Restrictions Begin on South Coast BLM Lands

NORTH BEND, Ore.

Utah, Canyon Country DO

Fire safe ways to celebrate Independence Day

MOAB, Utah – Independence Day is a great day to celebrate America’s national public lands. These lands provide tangible goods and materials we rely on and use every day, as we

California, Central California DO

BLM initiates Whitewater Canyon closure due to increased wildfire risk

A dry field with steep, rocky hills in the back ground.

California, Northern California DO

BLM announces fire restrictions for lands managed by Arcata Field Office

Image of tall grassy hills next to a Pacific beach.

Colorado

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Domestic Sheep Grazing Permit Renewals

Gunnison, Colo.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

BLM releases Uncompahgre Field Office Resource Management Plan

MONTROSE, Colo.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

In compliance with SNPLMA, BLM proposes to sell 893 acres in Las Vegas Valley

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposal in compliance with the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (S

Utah, Color Country DO

Temporary limited access on Water Canyon Road during construction

HILLDALE, Utah – As part of the effort to modernize infrastructure, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will improve the Water Canyon Road between the Squirrel Canyon and Water Can

Colorado

BLM Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $78,985

LAKEWOOD, Colo – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado today sold seventeen (17) parcels totaling approximate

Wyoming

Warming conditions call for wildfire safety this 4th of July

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Summer sunshine and blue skies make this time of year ideal for camping and outdoor activities.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming leases 151 oil and gas parcels in June sale, nets $22 million

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming raised more than $22 million in its June 25-26 quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

New Mexico

BLM New Mexico quarterly oil and gas lease sale nets $2,875,372

SANTA FE, N.M. —The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico raised $2,875,372 in its quarterly oil and gas lease sale held June 20, 2019.