Press Releases

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California

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.

Colorado

Canyons of the Ancients seeks 2015 Artists-in-Residence applications

DOLORES, Colo.

Eastern States

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

Colorado

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.

Utah

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.

Colorado

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.

National Office

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

Colorado

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.
 

Utah

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.

Colorado

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.

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office Posts Sale Notice for 2015 November Oil and Gas Lease Sale

DENVER – The Bureau of Land Management in Colorado will offer 19 parcels totaling 10,050 acres within the Royal Gorge Field Office and 102 United States Forest Service parcels totaling 79,487 acres

Colorado

Nominations Open for Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations over a 45-day period to fill three positions on its national Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board.

National Office

Nominations Open for Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations over a 45-day period to fill three positions on its national Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming Begins "One Less Spark-One Less Wildfire" Campaign

The BLM, in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region and the Wyoming State Forestry Division is beginning the “One Less Spark-One Less Wildfire" campaign.

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office Posts Sale Notice for 2015 November Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management in Colorado will offer 19 parcels totaling 10,050 acres within the Royal Gorge Field Office and 102 United States Forest Service parcels totaling 79,487 acres within t

Colorado

BLM Northwest Resource Advisory Council meets in Meeker August 20

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Thursday, Aug.

Colorado

BLM to Hold Public Hearing Regarding Use of Motorized Equipment for Wild Horse Management in Colorado

MEEKER, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management will hold a public hearing to discuss the use of motorized vehicles in administration of wild horses in Colorado from 6 to 7 p.m. on Aug.

Wyoming

BLM Expands Locations to Hear Federal Coal Program Listening Session

The Bureau of Land Management announced today that additional locations are available for those interested in watching the live stream of the Federal Coal Program Listening Session, scheduled in Gi

Colorado

Lend a hand then stay and play

CRAIG, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Little Snake Field Office and partners invite you to volunteer and enjoy your public lands beginning Aug.