Press Releases
Volunteers needed for National Public Lands Day trail work near Meeker
MEEKER, Colo. – Volunteers are needed Sept. 19 to help expand the popular hiking and biking trail system adjacent to Meeker, Colo.
BLM opens new wood-cutting area near Gypsum
SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management recently opened a new area for public wood-cutting in Eagle County.
September Front Range Resource Advisory Council Meeting Rescheduled
CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Front Range Resource Advisory Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 10 in Monte Vista will be rescheduled due to scheduling conflicts.
BLM Takes Major Step to Bring Solar Energy to Arizona
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released the Draft Regional Mitigation Strategy for Arizona, building on the planning groundwork established by the BLM's Western Solar Plan, and taking a
Red Rock Canyon Campground to Reopen Today
Las Vegas - Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s developed campground will reopen tomorrow in time for the beginning of the busiest camping season. Cooler temperatures
Administration Launches Every Kid in a Park Pass
Fourth Graders Can Now Obtain Pass that Grants Free Access to Federal Lands and Waters Nationwide for Them and Their Family
BLM Completes Surface Clean-Up at Cape Simpson Legacy Well Sites
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - BLM Alaska has completed an important milestone in the cleanup of legacy well sites at Cape Simpson in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A). The BLM facilitated
BLM-UT Announces Proposed Wild Horse and Burro Research Projects
Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Utah Wild Horse and Burro Program will be working collaboratively with scientists at the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Fort Collins Science Center to condu
Second Federal Helium Auction Generates Over $28 Million
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) conducted its second annual auction of Federal helium at the Amarillo Field Office, under the terms of the Helium Stewardship Act (Act) of 2013. A total of
National Conservation and Recreation Lands Service Day Brings Trail Project to the White Mountains
FAIRBANKS, AK — On Saturday, Aug.
BLM Public Land Mining Claim Fees Due in September
The deadline for filing annual mining claim fees with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is Tuesday, September 1, 2015.
Living Classrooms Thrive At Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area
Located in Lorton, Virginia, BLM Eastern States' Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) offers 800 acres of forest and meadows, 2 fishing ponds, 13.4 miles of hiking trails, 7 miles of
BLM Tres Rios Field Office releases preliminary coal exploration analysis for public comment
DOLORES, Colo.
BLM Colorado invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day
Mark your calendars for Sept. 26, the 21st annual National Public Lands Day. National Public Lands Day is the largest hands-on volunteer effort on public lands in Colorado and across the country.
BLM-Utah Resource Advisory Council/Recreation Resource Advisory Council Meeting Sept. 9-10, 2015
The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Resource Advisory Council (RAC)/Recreation Resource Advisory Council (RecRAC) will host a meeting Sept. 9-10, 2015, in Monticello, Utah.
Dinosaur Trail and Shale Ridges Master Leasing Plans finalized as part of Northwest Colorado planning efforts
LAKEWOOD, Colo.
Updated BLM Policy for Communitization Agreements Will Aid Timely Distribution of Oil and Gas Royalties
The Bureau of Land Management today announced new guidance for its Field Offices that will help ensure more efficient distribution of oil and gas royalty payments to the Federal treasury, tribes, a
BLM to temporarily close trailhead west of Steamboat Springs for trailhead improvements
The BLM will close Emerald Mountain Trailhead on Cow Creek Road (County Road 45) for about four weeks beginning Aug. 19 to perform trail improvements.
Volunteers needed for trail work at Canyon Pintado
MEEKER, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management seeks volunteers to help protect unique rock art sites at the Canyon Pintado National Historic District Aug. 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
BLM Utah Posts Proposed Parcel List for November 2015 Lease Sale
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah today posted the list of parcels proposed for auction at the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Nov. 17, 2015, in Salt Lake City.
Storms ignite wildland fires in Northwest Colorado
Craig, Colo. – Lightning is the confirmed cause of several of the nine fires reported to the Craig Interagency Dispatch Center this afternoon and evening.