Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington

BLM Oregon Trail Center to host classical pianist concert

BAKER CITY, Ore.– In support of its goal to serve the American family, the Bureau of Land Management’s National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center will host a perfo

Nevada

BLM Announces Public Scoping Period for the Unionville Cemetery R&PP Sale

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. -The Bureau of Land Management is requesting comments from anyone interested in the possible sale of the Unionville Cemetery to Pershing County.

Wyoming

BLM releases decision for Red Desert wild horse gather

RAWLINS, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management today issued a decision on a proposed wild horse gather in Wyoming’s Red Desert Wild Horse Herd Management Area Complex.

Nevada

BLM hosts Public Lands Day Event at Washoe State Park on October 7

Volunteers needed for National Public Lands Day Project at Washoe State Park.

Wyoming

BLM Worland warns of restrictions on gas plant road for public safety

WORLAND, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management advises that beginning Sept.

Wyoming

BLM hosts Cody Interface field visits

CODY, Wyo. – With local community support and a shared goal of enhancing recreation opportunities, the Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office will host site visits on Sept.

New Mexico

BLM New Mexico oil and gas lease sale nets more than $130 million

SANTA FE, N.M.

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Vegetation Treatment Project

PRICE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) for a vegetation treatment project in Carbon County. 

Oregon-Washington

Notice of Emergency Closure of Public Lands in Curry County

Brookings, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Coos Bay District is issuing a temporary emergency closure of public lands in Curry County, Oregon.

Arizona

Southeastern Arizona fire season goes wild

TUCSON, Ariz. – The 2017 wildland fire season in southeastern Arizona was about as hot and intense as the flames firefighters battled throughout the summer.

Oregon-Washington

Campfires Prohibited on BLM Coos Bay District Lands

NORTH BEND, Ore.

New Mexico

BLM to offer 62 parcels in September oil and gas lease sale

SANTA FE, N.M.

Idaho

Access roads in Idaho Falls District may continue to be affected by 2017 fire activity

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Fire activity on public lands in the surrounding Idaho Falls area has been high this year.  One of the recent fires, the Deer Park Fire located south of Highway 33 and wes

Alaska

BLM Alaska bids farewell to State Director Bud Cribley

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management is saying farewell to Alaska State Director Bud Cribley, who has served in his position for nearly seven years.  Cribley is t

Wyoming

Historic Trails Center trek follows Mormon Trail

Connect pages of history to the land and trails Saturday, Sept. 9, during the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center’s Pioneer Trail Trek program, “Mormon Trail Diaries.”

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Fire Restrictions for Gooseneck Area Begin September 2

Salem, Ore.— Beginning at 12:01a.m.

Wyoming

Historic Trails Center returns to winter hours

CASPER, Wyo. - Nearing the end of summer, the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center will resume winter hours from Labor Day weekend through Memorial Day weekend.

Nevada

BLM Seeks Public Input on Proposed Greater Phoenix Mine Project

The BLM published a Notice of Availability in the Federal Register of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS) for a proposed expansion of the Phoenix Mine. 
Wyoming

Public is asked to prevent resource damage after Banjo Fire

WORLAND, Wyo.

Idaho

4-H trained wild horse yearlings available for adoption

BLACKFOOT, Idaho – Over the past 10 weeks, University of Idaho 4-H’ers from around eastern Idaho have worked hard to train and prepare their wild horse yearlings.  This weekend, they finally g

Nevada

2017 Pine Nut Harvest Season Kicks Off on Nevada Public Lands

SPARKS, Nev., Aug. 31, 2017 – The 2017 pine nut harvest season kicks off on lands managed by the Nevada Bureau of Land Management and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

Utah

BLM to offer 75 parcels in December oil and gas lease sale

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — In keeping with the Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management will offer 75 parcels, totaling