Press Releases

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California, Northern California DO

BLM announces temporary closure of Fleener Creek Trailhead in Humboldt County

New Mexico, Pecos DO, Roswell FO

BLM plans prescribed burn activities in Chaves and Lincoln counties

ROSWELL, N.M.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

BLM approves new Eastern Colorado Resource Management Plan

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management recently signed a record of decision to update resource management planning guidance for about 658,200 surface acres and 3.3 milli

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

BLM schedules wild horse and burro event in Hallettsville, Texas

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event Feb. 2 - 3 at the Wilbur Babor Memorial Complex in Hallettsville, Texas.
Arizona

BLM Arizona Resource Advisory Council to meet in February and April

The Bureau of Land Management Arizona’s Resource Advisory Council will meet in-person on February 28-29 and April 24-25, 2024, at the BLM Arizona State Office.
National Office, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Utah, Wyoming

BLM analysis aims to optimize solar energy development throughout the West

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced an updated roadmap for solar energy development across the West, designed to expand solar energy production in more Western states

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM to burn slash piles in south Steptoe Valley

ELY, Nev. – Weather permitting, the Bureau of Land Management Ely District this month and next will burn slash piles of pinyon pine and juniper on public lands near&

Southwest DO

BLM Southwest District Resource Advisory Council to meet February 7

Montrose, Colo.

Carson City DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed Artemesia Solar Project

Carson City, Nev – Longroad Energy Management, LLC will be hosting two virtual public meetings to discuss the proposed Artemesia solar photovoltaic solar generation and energy storage project on Tu

Wyoming

BLM seeks public comment for oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Arizona, Gila DO, Safford FO

BLM seeks seasonal call-when-needed firefighters

The Gila District is currently recruiting applicants for seasonal call-when-needed wildland firefighters for the 2024 fire season.
Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM initiates environmental analysis of the Pinyon Solar Energy Project

Eastern States, Northeastern States DO

BLM names Pamela Mathis as new Northeastern States District Manager

MILWAUKEE, Wis.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM invites comment on proposed solar project in Nevada

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management welcomes public comment on the draft environmental analysis for a new clean energy project proposed on approximately 2,4

Idaho

BLM seeks input on fourth Owyhee County travel management plan to reduce user conflicts and protect natural resources

BOISE, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District seeks input during a 30-day public comment period on the Silver City Travel Management Plan Environmental Assessment

Nevada

BLM partners with Nevada high school to teach fire science

RENO, Nevada – As the threat of wildfire increases every year, so does the increased demand for trained wildland firefighters.

Idaho

Closure in the South Hills goes into effect Jan. 16

 TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office will implement an annual seasonal motorized travel closure in the South Hills area, south of Twin Falls

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks comments on proposed Dry Lake East Energy Center Solar Project

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office is announcing an upcoming public comment period on an environmental