Press Releases

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Alaska

Campbell Creek Science Center introduces new registration process for fee-based public programs

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC) is introducing a new registration process for fee-based public progra

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM issues decision on proposed transmission line upgrade

Kingman, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management Kingman Field Office has authorized the UniSource Antares to Meadview 69 kV Upgrade Project.

Nevada

October 2022 BLM Nevada and Northern Nevada Correctional Center saddle-started wild horse adoption a success

The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries conducted a saddle-started wild horse adoption event at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center on O

California, California Desert DO, Northern California DO

BLM, NPS and USFWS to host wildland fire hiring events

Wyoming

Wire burning on BLM land leads to felony charges and hefty restitution

The combined efforts of BLM Wyoming, North Wind Construction Services, and the Hot Springs County Sherriff’s Office led to the conviction of two individuals charged with felony depredation of feder

California, Northern California DO

The BLM plans prescribed fire in Sacramento River Bend area

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Vale Bureau of Land Management rescinding fire restrictions across Vale District

VALE, Ore. – Effective Oct.

California, Northern California DO

BLM lifts fire restrictions on public lands in NW California

New Mexico

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Durant, Okla.

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Durant, Okla., November 4-5, at the Bryan County Fairgrounds.

Arizona, Phoenix DO

Temporary public land closure planned in Maricopa County for off-highway vehicle race

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management’s Hassayampa Field Office will temporarily close some public lands in Maricopa County for the upcoming Vulture Mine Off-Road Challenge off-h

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Lakeview Field Office Hires Three New Employees

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Lakeview Field Office has hired three new employees, Dacey Mercer, Michael Collins, and Patrick Zingerella. 

Idaho

BLM invites public to Idaho Resource Advisory Council meeting

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Resource Advisory Council will meet to discuss a variety of public land management topics from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

2023 Temporary Seasonal Hiring for BLM Prineville District Opens

Prineville, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO, Lakeview DO, Vale DO

BLM Seeks Nominations to the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

Wyoming

Trails Center to host pioneer rug braiding workshop in November

CASPER, Wyo.

New Mexico, Pecos DO

La Oficina de Administración de Tierras de Nuevo Mexico busca la Opinion pública en la propuesta de Contrato de arrendamiento de Petróleo y Gas

SANTA FE, N.M. – En conformidad con la dirección del congreso en el Acto de Inflacion y reduccion, La Oficina de Administration de tierras de Nuevo Mexico empezará un periodo calen

Wyoming

The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming seeks feedback on proposed oil and gas lease sale

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In accordance with congressional direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, Bureau of Land Management Wyoming started a 30-day scoping period to receive public inpu

New Mexico, Pecos DO

The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico seeks feedback on proposed oil and gas lease sale

SANTA FE, N.M. – In accordance with congressional direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, Bureau of Land Management New Mexico started a 30-day scoping period to receive public i

Elko DO

The California Trail Interpretive Center returns to winter schedule

The California Trail Interpretive Center (CTIC) will resume a five-day per week schedule beginning on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Operating hours will be Wednesday through Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Alaska

BLM Seeks Applicants for Alaska Resource Advisory Council

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Today, the Bureau of Land Man

Idaho

BLM seeks nominations to Idaho Resource Advisory Council

BOISE, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public nominations for 30 days to the Idaho Resource Advisory Council.

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

BLM Seeks Nominations to the Monument Advisory Committee

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District today announced that it is seeking public nominations for three positions on the Monument Advisory Committee (MAC).
Arizona

BLM Seeks Nominations to the Arizona Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on Arizona Resource Advisory Council (RAC).