Press Releases

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National Office

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.

Nevada

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.

Utah

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.

Utah

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.

Utah

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,

Colorado

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.  

Utah

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.

Colorado

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.  

Colorado

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

Alaska

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

Nevada

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.

Alaska

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

National Office

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.

Nevada

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

Nevada

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.

Oregon-Washington

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

Alaska

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

Colorado

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.

Colorado

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. 

Nevada

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. 

Colorado

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.

Colorado

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,

Oregon-Washington

Pacific Connector Protest Period Extended

Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S.

Utah

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