Press Releases
BLM Seeks Comments on New Mexico Gas Company Taos Mainline Re-route Project
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field Office is seeking public comment on the draft environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed relocation of approximately six miles of the New Mexico G
Interior Department Releases Comprehensive Roadmap to Reform Federal Coal Program
WASHINGTON – The U.S.
Prescribed Burns Continue in McKinley and Sandoval Counties
Due to lack of moisture in early winter, two prescribed burns originally scheduled for November-December 2016 are expected to be conducted this month.
BLM Seeks Comments for Rain Mine Environmental Assessment
ELKO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Elko District, Tuscarora Field Office is in the process of preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate impacts of the Rain Mine Closure.
BLM hosting open house in Craig to discuss roads and trails
CRAIG, Colo - The Bureau of Land Management is hosting an open house Jan.
Interior Department Cancels Remaining Oil and Gas Leases in Montana's Badger-Two Medicine Area
WASHINGTON – The U.S.
BLM Amends Oil Shale Rule to Boost Fair Return To Taxpayers and Environmental Protections
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced final amendments to the Federal oil shale management regulations to enhance fair return to taxpayers and environmental protection in any future d
BLM Issues Timber Payments to Counties 2017
Portland, Ore. – Today the BLM announced the distribution of over $19 million to 18 counties in western Oregon.
BLM Seeks Comment on Environmental Assessment for June 2017 Oil and Gas Lease Sale
CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Color Country District is seeking public comment on environmental assessments (EAs) analyzing the BLM’s proposal to offer 23 parcels covering
BLM to Burn Slash Piles in Beaver and Washington Counties
CEDAR CITY, Utah — During the coming months, fire crews from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Color Country District and Utah’s Division of Forestry Fire and State Lands will burn slash piles on
BLM Seeks Public Input on Increasing Recreational Opportunities in Lincoln County
ELY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District, Caliente Field Office is asking the public to provide input on expanding motorized and non-motorized recreational opportunities in Lincoln Co
UKIAH, Calif.BLM to Begin Sulphur Wild Horse Gather, Removal and PZP Treatment
CEDAR CITY, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management Cedar City Field Office will soon be gathering and removing excess wild horses from within and outside the Sulphur Wild Horse Herd Management Area (HM
BLM Seeks Comments on Alternatives Being Considered in the San Rafael Desert Master Leasing Plan
PRICE, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released the preliminary alternatives for the San Rafael Desert Master Leasing Plan (MLP) December 15, 2016 in order to gather public input.
Red Cliffs Campground Closes For Repairs
ST. GEORGE, Utah – The Red Cliffs Campground will close temporarily Jan. 9 while the potable water system in the Bureau of Land Management’s Red Cliffs Recreation Area is upgraded.
BLM Jarbidge Field Office Receives Resource Manager Awards from the Idaho Outfitter and Guides Association
TWIN FALLS, ID – The Bureau of Land Management Jarbidge Field Manager Elliot Traher and Outdoor Recreation Planner Nathan Jayo were recognized with Resource Manager Awards by the Idaho Outfitter an
Temporary closure of public lands for Parker Races
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lake Havasu Field Office announced the temporary closure of selected public lands for the annual running of the Parker
Favorable weather may allow BLM prescribed fire near Moapa on January 9
Las Vegas - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fire managers are anticipating favorable weather conditions for pile burning on BLM-administered lands along the Muddy River, approximatel
BLM Issues Record of Decision for Sheep Mountain Uranium Project
LANDER, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management has issued a decision to approve the Sheep Mountain Uranium Project in southern Fremont County, Wyoming.
Feedback Sought on Proposed Boulder Creek Project
Cottonwood, ID - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cottonwood Field Office is seeking input on a planned vegetation management project 15 miles north of New Meadows, ID.
BLM Pinedale Seeks Volunteers for Bald Eagle Survey
The Bureau of Land Management Pinedale Field Office is seeking volunteers to assist with a national mid-winter bald eagle survey on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017.
BLM Challis Field Office Implements Temporary Closure of Challis Bridge Recreation Site
CHALLIS, ID – Due to flooding conditions and ice jams along the Salmon River, the BLM is implementing a temporary closure at the Challis Bridge Recreation Site until water levels and weather improv