Press Releases

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Colorado

BLM evaluating coal proposal near Hayden

CRAIG, Colo.

California

BLM Ukiah Field Office Temporary Closure

Hilly expanse of oak woodlands, grasslands, and chaparral.

Nevada

Caliente Teen Selects BLM for Eagle Scout Project

CALIENTE, Nev.--When it came to selecting his Eagle Scout project, Troop 516 Boy Scout Chance Christensen turned to the Bureau of Land Management’s Caliente Field Office.

Arizona

BLM extends public scoping period for Skull Valley mining operation in Yavapai County

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management's Hassayampa Field Office, will extend the public comment period for the initial scoping process for the Kirkland Mining Company p

Wyoming

BLM Places Partial Fire Restrictions in Natrona, Converse, Platte and Goshen Counties

Partial fire restrictions on public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Wyoming’s Natrona, Converse, Platte and Goshen counties will begin July 21 due to dry conditions and high

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Limited Access at Sandy Ridge Recreation Site July 2017

Salem, Ore.

Colorado

BLM extends public comment period on proposed oil development plan near Grand Junction

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. –In response to public requests, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is extending the comment period for the Fram Whitewater project for 30 days.

New Mexico

Fourth Annual Helium Auction Generates Nearly $60 Million

Meeting the vital needs of American families, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) conducted its fourth annual auction of Federal crude helium at the Amarillo Field Office, under the terms of the He

Wyoming

National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Invites Families for a Weekend Full of Fun

CASPER, Wyo. – This weekend, join the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC) as they discuss wounds of the past and honor a Wyoming soldier who served in WWI.

Idaho

BLM urges caution, wildfire prevention during August solar eclipse

Idaho Falls, ID – The allure of a solar eclipse will attract many visitors to Idaho during the driest time of the year.

Oregon-Washington

BLM works with Partners to Develop Crooked River Ranch Emergency Exit

Terrebonne, Ore.

Utah

BLM and Partners to Host Archaeological Excavation Project in Nine Mile Canyon

PRICE, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management Price Field Office and Arizona State University Center for Sustainable Tourism are teaming up to offer an exciting, family-friendly, hands

Wyoming

BLM Program Helps Cowley Students Find Their “Inner Bison”

CODY, Wyo.

Oregon-Washington

Fee Change to Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass

Portland, Ore. – On August 28, 2017 the price of the America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass will increase from $10 to $80 as

New Mexico

BLM Offers Guided Hike Schedule for Prehistoric Trackways

Las Cruces, N.M.

Colorado

Apollo 17 astronaut and moonwalker, Dr. Harrison "Jack" Schmitt, to visit Anasazi Heritage Center

DOLORES, Colo. - On July 29, the Anasazi Heritage Center and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument welcomes Dr.

Wyoming

BLM Implements Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Carbon County

(RAWLINS, Wyo.) - The Bureau of Land Management Rawlins Field Office is implementing Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for all BLM-administered lands within Carbon County beginning July 18, 2017.

National Office

Celebrating Your Public Lands during “Made in America” Week

WASHINGTON – This week, July 17-21, the Bureau of Land Management joins the Department of the Interior in celebrating the Trump Administration’s “Made in America” Week.