Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington

Sandy Ridge Mountain Biking Trailhead Plan

Salem, Ore.

New Mexico

BLM Announces Continuation of the Federal Coal Royalty Rate Reduction in Nine Oklahoma Counties

SANTA FE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Office has announced the extension of reduced Federal coal royalty rates for nine counties in Oklahoma.

Nevada

Fire restrictions in western Nevada to begin June 30

Due to the historic wet winter and spring, drying vegetation, increasing daytime temperatures, and several human-caused fires the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District Office; the N

New Mexico

BLM Helium Sales Generate $115 Million for American Taxpayer

Amarillo, TX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that $115 million generated from the 2016 sale and auction of crude helium from the Federal Helium Reserve is being transferred to

Eastern States

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for Mountain Valley Pipeline Right-of-Way

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM-ES) announced today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) release of its Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) under

Nevada

BLM issues statewide Fire Prevention Order to reduce the risk of wildland fires

RENO, Nev.—The Bureau of Land Management issued a statewide fire prevention order aimed at reducing the risk of wildfires by prohibiting the use of fireworks and certain types of ammunition and tar

Wyoming

BLM Cody Releases Analysis of Bentonite Mining Expansion

CODY, Wyo.

Nevada

BLM NV and TravelNevada Kick Off 2017 Photo Contest

RENO, Nev.—The 2017 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada photo contest begins today in partnership with TravelNevada.  BLM Nevada will be accepting submissions for its annua

Nevada

BLM Issues Public Safety Measures for 2017 Burning Man

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.

Colorado

BLM seeks comments for proposed oil development plan near Grand Junction

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Utah

BLM Seeks Input on Parcels Proposed for March 2018 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

BLM Seeks Public Input on Proposed March 2018 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Utah

Be Aware of High Fire Danger going into Holiday Weekend

Salt Lake City—The State of Utah is experiencing high temperatures and low humidity, causing elevated wildfire danger.

Wyoming

4th of July Wildfire Safety and Fire Restrictions

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on 3-D Seismic Project in Moab Field Office

MOAB, Utah – In keeping with the Administration’s goal of American Energy Independence and strengthening local communities, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) continues to support

Nevada

Dutch Oven Cooking and Gold Rush Songs: California Trail Center Announces July Programs

ELKO, Nev. – Learn the basics of Dutch Oven Cooking and enjoy songs about the California Trail and the Gold Rush at the California Trail Interpretive Center during July.

Idaho

Fireworks in Idaho — Know Before You Light!

EASTERN IDAHO- The Fourth of July weekend is around the corner, and the desire to buy and light fireworks is growing.  Firefighters in eastern Idaho urge Idaho residents to use fireworks legal

Wyoming

Emergency Road Maintenance on Pine Creek Road

Kemmerer, Wyo.

Arizona

BLM seeks public comment on Skull Valley mining operation in Yavapai County

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Hassayampa Field Office invites the public’s comments on a Draft Mining and Reclamation Plan of Operation

National Office

BLM quarterly oil and gas lease sales net combined $8.2 million

WASHINGTON – In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming, Eastern States, Montana/Dakotas, Utah, Nevada,