Press Releases

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California

Headwaters Forest Reserve Trails are Open

Tall trees reach to the sky from the bottom of a forest where ferns and othe vegeation carpet the ground.

Nevada

BLM firefighter training day in Water Canyon May 25th

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Winnemucca District will be conducting a wildland fire training exercise in the Water Canyon Recreation Area Thursday, May 25, from 8 a.m.

Montana-Dakotas

Nesting eagles close Monument campgrounds

(FORT BENTON, Mont.) – Due to the presence of nesting Bald Eagles, McGarry Bar and Greasewood Bottom primitive campsites on the Missouri River are temporarily closed to the public to prevent d

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Grazing Permit Renewal near Moab, Utah

BLM is seeking public comments on an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the renewal of a ten-year grazing permit on the Big Flat-Tenmile, Horsethief Point, and Spring Canyon Bottom Allotments.
Nevada

Winnemucca District conducting road repairs next two weeks

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Winnemucca District will be doing road repairs in the Gerlach and Sulfur areas for the next two weeks, working Monday through Saturday.

Colorado

BLM White River Field Office travel route inventory available for public review

MEEKER, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management seeks the public’s help in reviewing its road and trail inventory for lands managed by the White River Field Office in northwestern Colorado.

Colorado

BLM hosts public meeting for Browns Canyon National Monument in Salida

SALIDA, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Royal George Field Office will be hosting a public meeting to review community perspectives on Browns Canyon National Monument.

Alaska

BLM Alaska Fire Service to Conduct Aerial Firefighting Simulations

(FAIRBANKS, Alaska) – BLM Alaska Fire Service will conduct air simulations in the Chena Lakes Recreational Area tomorrow.

New Mexico

BLM Offers Guided Hike to Prehistoric Trackways

On Saturday, May 20, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer a guided hike to the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument, highlighting its significant paleontological and recreational resou

Idaho

BLM to host open house for designating routes and trails in the Sand Creek Desert and St. Anthony Sand Dunes

ST. ANTHONY, ID – On May 31, the BLM is inviting the public to provide local input and expertise on designating routes and trails on public lands located within the Sand Creek Desert and St.

Idaho

BLM implements temporary closure of popular recreation sites

 CHALLIS, ID – Due to recent high water and flooding conditions along the Salmon River, the BLM is implementing a temporary closure at the Challis Bridge Day Use Area and the Cottonwood Campgr

Oregon-Washington

Meet the Pioneers at Oregon Trail Center

The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is planning two days of special programs featuring historic re-enactors and demonstrations of frontier life.
Oregon-Washington

Washington: BLM campsites closed for weed spraying

ELLENSBURG, Wash.

New Mexico

Every Kid in a Park Pass Gives Fourth Graders Free Access to America's Natural Wonders

Taos, N.M. -- Calling all fourth graders to America’s public lands!

Colorado

BLM evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals in Garfield and Mesa counties

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Nevada

Bureau postpones planned public meeting while national monument review is underway

LAS VEGAS – On April 26, 2017, President Trump signed Executive Order 13792, which directed a Department of the Interior review of some national monuments, including southern Nevada'

New Mexico

Every Kid in a Park Pass Gives Fourth Graders Free Access to America's Natural Wonders

Socorro, N.M. -- Calling all fourth graders to America’s public lands!

Idaho

Upcoming Idaho Events to Celebrate America's Mustang

BOISE, ID – Springtime is hopping for Idaho mustang fans!  On May 13, the Idaho Mustang Club and the Boise District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a trail ride at 

New Mexico

Every Kid in a Park Pass Gives Fourth Graders Free Access to America's Natural Wonders

Roswell, N.M. -- Calling all fourth graders to America’s public lands!

New Mexico

Every Kid in a Park Pass Gives Fourth Graders Free Access to America's Natural Wonders

Albuquerque, N.M. -- Calling all fourth graders to America’s public lands!

New Mexico

Every Kid in a Park Pass Gives Fourth Graders Free Access to America's Natural Wonders

Las Cruces, N.M. -- Calling all fourth graders to America’s public lands!

New Mexico

Every Kid in a Park Pass Gives Fourth Graders Free Access to America's Natural Wonders

Farmington, N.M. -- Calling all fourth graders to America’s public lands!