Press Releases

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Nevada, Ely DO

Bureau of Land Management concluded the FY2023 Antelope Complex-South Wild Horse Gather

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management concluded the FY2023 Antelope Complex-South wild horse gather near Ely, Nev., on July 25, 2023.

Nevada

BLM oil and gas lease sale in Nevada received no bids

The Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office today conducted a competitive oil and gas lease sale offering 4 parcels covering 4,720 acres in Nevada. The BLM received no bids for this

Nevada

Elko fire restrictions announced 2023

On July 25th, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management, Elko County Fire Protection District, Nevada Division of Forestry and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are implementing fire restrictions in Elko County Nevada.
Nevada

BLM accepting public comments for proposed geothermal lease sale in Nevada

The BLM today opened a 30-day public comment period on four environmental assessments for 53 parcels totaling 161,503 acres across Nevada that have been nominated for a proposed statewide geothermal lease sale.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management to conduct nuisance wild horse and burro gather in Pahrump, Nevada

LAS VEGAS – On or about July 20, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management, Southern Nevada District, plans to begin a nuisance wild horse and burro gather on private lands outside the J

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

2023 Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Announced

LAS VEGAS – On July 14th, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Clark County, Moapa Valley Fire Protection District, Mt.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management proposes online fall land sale in Las Vegas Valley

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposal to sell 17 parcels totaling 895.155 acres of public l

Nevada

Fireworks prohibited on public lands

As Nevadans celebrate America’s independence and head to the outdoors for the holi

Nevada

BLM Issues Temporary Closures and Restrictions on the Black Rock Playa

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. — The BLM has announced a temporary closure and temporary restrictions for the Black Rock Playa for limited periods during each of the next five years.

Nevada

BLM Nevada issues notice for oil and gas lease sale

RENO, Nevada – The Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office today issued an environmental assessment and sale notice for a competitive oil and gas lease sale in the third quarter.&

Elko DO

California Trail Interpretive Center Trail Days June 3-4 – surviving the trail!

ELKO, Nev. –The California Trail Interpretive Center is hosting the 18th annual California Trail Days pioneer re-enactment this Saturday and Sunday, June 3-4, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM reminds the public to be safe when recreating over the holiday weekend

CARSON CITY, Nev.