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BLM seeks initial input for June 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Nevada
The BLM today opened a 30-day public scoping period on 4 oil and gas parcels totaling 10,211 acres that may be included in a June 2026 lease sale in Nevada. The scoping period ends December 17, 2025.
BLM seeks input for March 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Nevada
The BLM has opened a 30-day public comment period on plans to include 11 oil and gas leases, totaling 19,957 acres in Nevada in a March 2026 sale. The comment period began on Nov. 12 and will end on Dec. 12, 2025.
BLM seeks input for March 2026 sales of oil and gas leases in six states
BLM opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include oil and gas parcels in Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi and Nevada in March 2026 lease sales.
BLM approves Coyote Mine expansion in Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management approved the expansion of the Coyote Mine near Carlin, Nevada.
BLM to close access to public lands near Laughlin for public safety
The closure area includes State Route 163 to the north, T.32S., R.66E sections 20, 21, 22, and 23 and is bracketed by Bruce Woodbury Dr. to the south and southwest, and Thomas Edison Dr. to the east.
BLM to begin emergency wild burro bait and water gather near Beatty
The BLM plans to gather and remove approximately 250 excess wild burros.
Interior proposes to rescind Public Lands Rule, restoring balanced, multiple-use management
The Department of the Interior is proposing to rescind the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule.
BLM approves County Line gold and silver mine
BLM has approved the County Line gold and silver mine on 452 public acres in Nye and Mineral counties. The mine is expected to employ a contract mining company and produce 4.4 million tons of minerals for four years.
BLM seeks initial input for March 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include 11 oil and gas parcels totaling 19,957 acres in a March 2026 lease sale in Nevada.
BLM approves Crescent Valley geothermal project
The Bureau of Land Management approved the 30-megawatt Crescent Valley geothermal energy production facility and associated transmission line.
BLM’s second quarter energy and timber sales bring in nearly $34 million in revenue
The Bureau of Land Management generated nearly $34 million in total receipts from energy and timber sales held in the second quarter of 2025.
BLM greenlights geothermal and pipeline projects to bolster U.S. energy independence
WASHINGTON -- The Bureau of Land Management approved several major energy projects across the West—including a natural gas pipeline in Montana and three geothermal energy projects in Nevada.
BLM approves mineral exploration in Railroad Valley
With this decision, 3PL Operating Inc. can look for valuable deposits of lithium, boron, tungsten, sodium, potassium, and phosphate in subsurface brine and geologic strata on mining claims owned by the company.
Interior slashes outdated energy regulations to boost economic growth on public lands
The Department of the Interior today announced the formal rescission of 18 obsolete or redundant Bureau of Land Management regulations in a decisive move to advance America’s energy independence and economic vitality.
DOI implements emergency permitting procedures to accelerate geothermal energy development for national security and energy independence
The Department of the Interior today announced the implementation of emergency permitting procedures to expeditiously review geothermal energy projects critical for U.S. national security and energy dominance.
Interior streamlines oil and gas leasing to advance energy independence and economic growth
BLM is committing to faster lease parcel reviews by aiming to complete the entire process within six months. This streamlined approach is expected to increase the availability of onshore federal lands for leasing, reduce bureaucratic delays, and enhance public engagement, while reinforcing national efforts to boost job creation, lower energy costs, and strengthen U.S. Energy Dominance.
BLM issues final analysis for proposed land sale to speed Anaconda copper mine cleanup
BLM completed the final analysis for the proposed sale of 2,062 acres of public lands within the Anaconda Mine Site near Yerington in Lyon County to Atlantic Richfield Company in order to facilitate clean-up of the site.
BLM announces June 2025 sale of oil and gas leases in Nevada
An oil & gas lease sale set for June 24, 2025, will offer 5 oil & gas parcels totaling 6,800 acres in Nevada that did not sell in July 2023 and June 2024. A new 30-day protest period opens today and closes May 26, 2025.
Department of the Interior moves to restore coal industry
The Department of the Interior is reaffirming its commitment to the Trump administration’s goal of American Energy Dominance with a renewed focus on coal.
BLM approves Pinyon Pipeline near Valmy in Humboldt County, Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management has approved a new natural gas pipeline in Humboldt County.
Interior’s first oil and gas lease sales of 2025 bring in over $39 million
The Department of the Interior today announced it generated over $39 million in total receipts from oil and gas lease sales held in the first quarter of 2025
Las Vegas public land sale nets more than $16.5 million for state projects
BLM conducted a competitive online sale through the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act, offering 10 parcels/76.85 acres in the Las Vegas Valley. Eight parcels/41.85 acres sold and generated $16,575,000.
BLM Nevada sale of oil and gas leases nets over $295,000
The Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office leased 10 parcels totaling 19,954 acres for $295,309 in total receipts for its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.
Maintenance work to begin March 17 at Sand Mountain Recreation Area
On March 17, crews will begin road repairs and other maintenance at Sand Mountain Recreation Area, located 28 miles east of Fallon, Nevada.
Temporary closure of certain public land for the 2025 Legacy Battleground OHV Race
The Las Vegas Field Office announces the closure of the of public lands near Laughlin from April 11 to 13 to minimize the risk of potential collisions between racers and spectators for the Legacy Battleground OHV Race.