Press Releases

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Press Releases by region.
Clickable map BLM's regions overlayed on map of U.S. Links to the BLM's regional offices overlayed to a map of the continental US and Alaska. Original svg provided by https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blank_US_Map_(states_only).svg OR WA MT ND SD Eastern States NM TX OK KS AK AZ CA CO ID NV UT WY NE

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

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.

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

Oregon-Washington

BLM works with Partners to Develop Crooked River Ranch Emergency Exit

Terrebonne, Ore.

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.

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.

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

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.

Colorado

BLM hosting open house in Craig to discuss roads and trails

CRAIG, Colo - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting an open house July 25 in Craig to discuss preliminary alternatives for managing roads and trails on 370,000 acres of BLM-admin

Nevada

BLM requests public comment on Sun Valley School Campus Project

CARSON CITY, Nev.

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.

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.

Oregon-Washington

A July Full of Programs at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

BAKER CITY, Ore.– The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting several special interpretive programs throughout July for visitors at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpreti

Wyoming

Bobcat–Houlihan Recreation Area Inundated by Mud; Site Remains Open

CODY, Wyo. – The BLM Bobcat–Houlihan Recreation Area, located 28 miles southwest of Cody along the South Fork Highway (State Hwy.