Press Releases

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Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM removes fire restrictions on public land in Sheridan, Campbell and Johnson Counties

Buffalo, Wyo. - Due to subsiding fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management is removing the fire restrictions on public lands in Sheridan, Johnson and Campbell Counties on Oct. 3, 2018.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Oregon & Washington Reopens 2018 Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Oregon and Washington today announced that it is reopening the public call for nominations for open positions on five of its citizen-based advisory councils.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Land of Umpqua Amateur Photo Contest

Joint News Release
Forest Service, Umpqua National Forest

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Caliente Field Office opens community sand and gravel pits

CALIENTE, Nev.

California, California Desert DO

Bring home your own wild horse or burro

photo of horsesMORENO VALLEY, Calif.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

BLM’s Egin Lakes Campground to remain open until Oct. 10

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho— To meet the needs of ATV enthusiasts over Columbus Day weekend, the Bureau of Land Management has decided to keep the Egin Lakes campground open until Oct.

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM announces continuing closure of the La Junta Trail at Wild Rivers Recreation Area

TAOS, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Taos Field Office is continuing the closure of the La Junta Trail at the Wild Rivers Recreation Area to the public.

California, Northern California DO

BLM will begin replacing damaged culverts on Sacramento River Rail Trail

photo of paved trail along a reservoir  REDDING

California, Northern California DO

BLM plans prescribed burning projects in Lacks Creek area near Arcata

photo of grassland with treesARCATA, Calif.

Colorado

BLM evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public scoping comments on offering 23 parcels totaling approximately 13,792 acres of federal oil and gas leases on publi

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM Seeks Public Comment to Lease Land to Clark County for a Park

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office today announced it is seeking public comment on a proposal to lease approximately 10 acres of public land to Clark County, Nev

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

Local Ranchers Bid on McGregor Range Grazing Units

LAS CRUCES, N.M.:  Today, the Bureau of Land Management successfully auctioned three grazing units within the McGregor Range in southern New Mexico.

Utah, Green River DO

Agent of Discovery app rolls out at excavation site in Nine Mile Canyon

PRICE, Utah – The Green River District, in partnership with Agents of Discovery, will roll out a new interactive Agents of Discovery app this weekend as part of the second ann

Wyoming, High Desert DO

BLM High Desert District issues extreme fire conditions warning

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo.

New Mexico, Pecos DO, Oklahoma FO, Albuquerque DO, Farmington DO

BLM seeks public input on proposed oil and gas lease sale of parcels in New Mexico and Oklahoma

SANTA FE, NM - The Bureau of Land Management has scheduled a two-week public scoping period for input on 55 parcels of federal minerals proposed for the March 2019 competitive oil and gas lease sal

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Caliente Field Office Selling Christmas Tree-Cutting Permits

CALIENTE, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Caliente Field Office is making Christmas tree-cutting permits available to the public. Permits cost $4 each with a limit of 10 per purchaser.

National Office

BLM announces annual adjustment to its mineral fee cost-recovery schedule

WASHINGTON – Effective Oct.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

El Malpais Ranger Station unavailable October 4

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management announces that the ranger station at El Malpais National Conservation Area will be unavailable on Thursday, Oct. 4.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Temporary closure of portion of Jean Dry Lake on October 5 and 6

LAS VEGAS— The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands in the Jean Dry Lake Bed area from October 5 through October 6, 2018.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

Plan for proposed expansion of Smoky Canyon Mine available for review

SODA SPRINGS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District and Caribou-Targhee National Forest today released a draft environmental impact statement analyzing different alternatives f

National Office

BLM announces reclamation and sustainable mineral development award winners for 2018

WASHINGTON -- The Bureau of Land Management today recognized three hardrock mining companies for advancing the use of sustainable development practices in their work.

California, California Desert DO

BLM to modify fire restrictions in the California Desert District

CDD fire crew and fire truckMORENO VALLEY, Calif

National Office

BLM announces rangeland stewardship award winners for 2018

PARK CITY, Utah.