Press Releases

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Arizona, Colorado River DO, Lake Havasu FO

BLM to gather wild burros near Lake Havasu City

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is conducting an emergency gather of wild burros, beginning Nov.

Alaska, Arctic DO

BLM offers 2.85 million acres for oil and gas lease sale within the NPR-A

The Bureau of Land Management will offer 254 tracts (approximately 2.85 million acres) in an oil and gas lease sale on Dec. 12, 2018
Wyoming, High Desert DO

BLM replaces damaged culvert, reopens Bird Canyon Road

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) replaced a collapsed culvert and reopened the access road in Bird Canyon in Sublette County, Nov. 7.

California, Central California DO

BLM to host Cotoni-Coast Dairies public access workshops

Image of Cotoni-Coast Dairies Unit. Photo by Jim Pickering, BLM.

National Office, Eastern States

Secretary Zinke Signs Document to Extend Protections for Nation’s First National Wildlife Refuge

WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke signed a document that will extend protections around Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida – which Roosevelt himself created more tha

California, Northern California DO

BLM will improve bridges on Bizz Johnson Trail

photo of bridge over creek with colorful trees

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO, Upper Snake FO

BLM Christmas tree permits available Nov. 14

‘Tis the season! And for those looking for an outdoor experience as they begin celebrating the holidays, the Bureau of Land Management will begin issuing Christmas tree permits from Nov.

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO

Butte BLM plans to burn slash piles near Wise River and Clancy

(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office will burn slash piles during the upcoming months on public lands near Wise River and Clancy.

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

Public invited to Native American cultural event

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On Nov.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Little Snake FO

BLM announces public comment period and hearing on coal proposal near Hayden

CRAIG, Colo.

High Desert DO

BLM Wyoming to hire firefighters in Rawlins, Rock Springs

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo.

High Desert DO

Pinedale Anticline Project Office sets deadline for 2019 project applications

The Pinedale Anticline Project Office (PAPO) is soliciting project applications for potential 2019 funding.

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM selling Christmas Tree permits in three locations for Battle Mountain District

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Little Snake FO

BLM announces public comment period and hearing on coal proposal near Hayden

CRAIG, Colo. – As part of the Administration’s priority to sustainably develop America’s energy and natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released an environme

New Mexico

BLM to waive fees at recreation sites in honor of Veterans Day

SANTA FE, N.M.  – The Bureau of Land Management will waive entrance fees for visitors to BLM recreation sites this Sunday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day.

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM selling firewood permits in two locations for Battle Mountain District

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NEV.

New Mexico

BLM public room closed November 13

SANTA FE, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management will close its public room on Tuesday, Nov. 13.  The public room is located at 301 Dinosaur Trail, Santa Fe, N.M. 87508.

Nevada

BLM Nevada to offer 17 parcels in December Oil and Gas Lease Sale

RENO, Nev. -- In keeping with the Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management will offer 17 parcels totaling approximately 3

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO

BLM prepares Holter, Hauser lakes recreation sites for winter

(BUTTE, Mont.) – As the first flakes of winter drift through the sky and area lakes start to form lacy crusts of ice along the shore, the Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office is preparing

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed public land sale in San Bernardino County

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposed direct sale of 70 acres of public land in San Bernardino County to OMYA Inc., a global

Nevada

Winnemucca BLM starts Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation on the Martin Fire burn area

WINNEMUCCA, NV – With the Environmental analysis complete and a Decision issued, implementation of the Martin Fire Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation (ES&R) plan has be

Nevada, Elko DO

Christmas tree cutting permits available

ELKO, Nev.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Ely District Office selling Christmas tree-cutting permits

ELY, Nev.

Utah

Wild horse competition and adoption event set at Wasatch County Events center

HEBER CITY, Utah–There are few horses more expressive, sensitive and hardy than America’s wild-born mustangs.  To promote awareness and education on the versatility and traina