Press Releases
BLM Releases Decision for Hardrock Prospecting
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it has issued a decision that approves two hardrock prospecting permits for geological exploration within the Gifford Pinchot National Fores
New Recreation Maps Available for the Holidays!
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have released two new maps for the 2013 recreation season.
Environmental analyses available for Bureau of Land Management June 2013 sale of oil and gas parcels
The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM ES) office has posted documents responsive to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in advance of oil and gas leasing actions scheduled to o
March Oil and Gas Lease Sale Scheduled at Bureau of Land Management Eastern States Office
The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES) office will hold a quarterly, competitive oil and gas lease sale on March 21, 2013, at the BLM-ES office located at 7450 Boston Boulevard, Spri
BLM Selects Abbie Jossie as New Roseburg District Manager
PORTLAND, OR — Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon/Washington State Director Jerome Perez announced today his selection of Ms.
BLM's first ecosanctuary is up and running
The horses have arrived! About 200 wild horses are now living at the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) first ecosanctuary, 30 miles west of Laramie, Wyo.
BLM Seeks to Hire 20 Veterans for Fuels Work in Idaho
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Idaho announced today that its fire management program is seeking to hire 20 veterans to join the Idaho BLM fuels crew.
BLM Announces Seasonal Jobs for Summer 2013
The Bureau of Land Management is now accepting applications for seasonal fire jobs for the summer of 2013.
BLM seeks public input on recreation area, river use
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is currently involved in Resource Management Planning (RMP) on more than 2.5 million acres in western Oregon.
The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States Office Selects Tony Herrell as the Associate State Director
As the current Deputy State Director for Minerals in New Mexico, Tony Herrell has a wide knowledge of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in New Mexico, Arizona and Eastern States offices.
BLM's Colorado State Office Posts List of Proposed Parcels for February Oil and Gas Lease Sale (11-16-12)
Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office announced it will offer 198 parcels covering 114,996 acres for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled at 9 a.m.,
Oil and gas lease sale assessments for northwestern Colorado parcels available for public comment (11-15-12)
Today the Bureau of Land Management released two environmental assessments for public review analyzing parcels in Jackson, Larimer, Moffat and Rio Blanco counties proposed to be offered in the May
Nominations are Still Being Accepted for BLM Resource Advisory Council
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Wyoming is still accepting nominations for four open positions on its Wyoming Resource Advisory Council, which will advise the BLM on public land issues.
BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $264,854 (11-08-12)
Today the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold 32 parcels totaling 17,026 acres for $264,854 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.
Proposed Parcels for February Oil and Gas Lease Sale Posted
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office has posted its proposed list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Tuesday, Feb.
BLM Oil and Gas Sale Nets Nearly $3.7 Million
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) generated nearly $3.7 million for leasing rights on parcels offered at the BLM's quarterly federal oil and gas lease auction held Nov. 6, in Cheyenne.
BLM Announces Availability of New Statewide Recreation Booklet and Map
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Idaho invites the public to get outdoors to enjoy the changing colors and crisp air of autumn!
BLM Acting Director Mike Pool Presents Third Annual Director's Awards to Employees for Extraordinary Public Service
Bureau of Land Management Acting Director Mike Pool yesterday presented the third annual BLM Director's Awards to staff across the country for remarkable service in multiple sectors.
Three Companies Honored for Conservation Efforts in Northwest New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) honored three companies with “Restore New Mexico” awards for their collaborative efforts to enhance and restore public lands in the San Juan Basin i
BLM October Oil and Gas Lease Sale Generates over $16 million
BLM Montana's oil and gas lease sale on October 24, 2012, generated more than $16 million.
BLM Colorado Uses "Critter Cam" for Wildlife Monitoring (10-22-12)
The Bureau of Land Management, Colorado is sharing some unique photos of wildlife with the public.
BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets over $24 Million from Parcels in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma
A quarterly oil and gas lease sale administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) netted over $24 million in revenues today from the sale of 37 federal leases in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma
Partners in Conservation Awards Announced
On October 18, 2012, Secretary Ken Salazar will present the 2012 Partners in Conservation Awards in Washington, D.C. From Oregon, two projects were nominated for this prestigious honor.
BLM to Hold Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale on October 17, 2012
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering oil and gas leasing mineral rights on 37 parcels totaling 16,927 acres located on federal lands in New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma.
Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area Shines on NPLD 2012
On September 29, BLM-Eastern States Meadowood Special Recreation Area (SRMA) staff and volunteers celebrated National Public Lands Day 2012 by painting fences, surveying boundary lines with cadastr