Press Releases
BLM Designates 2016 Fee-Free Days, Making it Even Easier For Americans to Connect with Their Public Lands
The Bureau of Land Management manages more recreational opportunities than any other federal agency, and most of these recreational opportunities are accessible to the public for free.
BLM Nevada to Hold Oil and Gas Lease Sale December 8, 2015
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding a competitive oil and gas lease sale on Tuesday, December 8 at the Siena Hotel Spa and Casino, Siena Ballroom, 1 South Lake Street, Reno.
BLM to Host Public Tour of Axtell Wild Horse Corrals
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced it is offering a public tour of the Axtell Contract Off-Range Corrals (facility) in Axtell, Utah, on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015.
BLM to Host Public Tour of Axtell Wild Horse Corrals
Salt Lake City—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced it is offering a public tour of the Axtell Contract Off-Range Corrals (facility) in Axtell, Utah, on Monday, Dec.
BLM Moab Field Office Moves to Recreation.gov for Group Campsite Reservations
Moab, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Moab Field Office is moving group campsite reservations to Recreation.gov, including group campsites at Goose Island, Big Bend,
Seasonal closures now in effect
CRAIG, Colo. – Annual winter closures begin today on certain lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management’s Little Snake Field Office to reduce stress on wildlife.
Fees at Simpson Spring Campground Increase Beginning Dec. 15
Salt Lake City—On Dec. 15, 2015, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Salt Lake Field Office will implement a fee increase at the Simpson Springs Campground.
BLM plans prescribed pile burns
CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office will be conducting pile burns at various locations this winter.
Grandview Ridge, Twin Buttes and Animas City Mountain Closures Start December 1
DURANGO, Colo. – Annual seasonal wildlife closures go into effect December 1, 2015, within the Grandview Ridge and Animas City Mountain areas managed by the Bureau of Land Management, th
BLM Invites Public Comment on Constantine Metal Resources Ltd.'s New Mining Plan of Operations for Continued Exploration in Haines, Alaska
GLENNALLEN, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Glennallen Field Office today announced that it has opened a public review and comment period to inform the BLM analysis for Constantine Met
John Ruhs reports as BLM Nevada State Director
John Ruhs began his duties as the new State Director for the Bureau of Land Management in Nevada today.
BLM Seasonal Road Closures in Effect Dec. 1 within the Uncompahgre Field Office and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
MONTROSE, Colo. - On Tuesday, Dec.
BLM Artist in Residence to Display Artwork Inspired by the White Mountains at Fairbanks Presentation
Bureau of Land Management Artist in Residence Deb Horner will share her White Mountains experiences and art at a public presentation hosted by the Alaska Public Lands
BLM Announces Second Call for Nominations to Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
The Bureau of Land Management today issued a second call for public nominations to fill three positions on its national Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board.
Water Canyon gather horses available for adoption
The Bureau of Land Management, Ely District, Schell Field Office, will be offering 11 weanlings and 3 yearlings gathered from the Water Canyon area of the Antelope Herd Management Area at an adopti
Busy Thanksgiving Weekend Anticipated at Red Rock
Las Vegas – During the Thanksgiving weekend, visitation at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area increases with the most congested time anticipated between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Sage Grouse Withdrawal Meetings -- Update
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding meetings regarding mineral withdrawal related to the new sage-grouse plan at the BLM Lakeview District Office, in Lakeview, Oregon, from 5:00 to 7:00
BLM Alaska Resource Advisory Council to meet in Anchorage December 1 & 2
ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet at the Office of Aviation Services located at 4405 Lear Court, Anchorage, Alas
December Rio Grande Natural Area Commission meeting rescheduled
MONTE VISTA, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Rio Grande Natural Area Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Dec.
Christmas tree permits on sale
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands within designated areas of the Grand Junction Field Office are now on sale.
BLM Seeks Public Comment for a Change of Use for Recreational and Public Purposes Act Lease
LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comment on a proposal for a Change of Use in Clark County, NV.
BLM winter closures begin Dec. 1 in Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin counties
SILT, Colo. – Annual winter closures to motorized and mechanized vehicles will go into effect Dec.
Onshore Order rulemaking update: BLM extends comment periods, announces series of public meetings to review proposals, gather additional information
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it will hold a series of public meetings on its three proposed rules to update and replace its Onshore Oil and Gas Orders 3, 4,
BLM to Host Statewide Public Hearing for Use of Motorized Vehicles and Aircraft
The Utah Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host its annual statewide public hearing at the BLM-Utah Price Field Office to discuss the use of helicopters and motorized vehicles in the management