Press Releases

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Press Releases by region.
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Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM issues Record of Decision on EA to address public safety, emergencies and private property issues related to wild horses and burros

LAS VEGAS – On April 1, 2020, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Southern Nevada District issued a Decision Record (DR) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) based on

Colorado, Northwest DO, Little Snake FO

BLM seeks comments on public rental of historic cabin

CRAIG, Colo.

National Office

BLM seeks public comment on proposed e-bike regulations

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced a 60-day public comment period on proposed electric bike, or e-bike, regulations, intended to make it easier for mo

Idaho, Boise DO

Adopt a 4-H Club trained young wild horse April 11

Boise, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District Office will offer the first virtual wild horse adoption in Idaho on April 11 from noon to 4 p.m.

National Office

Interior Improves Strategies to Combat Wildfires across 223 million acres in the Great Basin

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S.

Wyoming

April and May wild horse adoptions postponed in Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM announces extensions on Sand Mountain annual passes purchased prior to safety closure

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Salmon FO

BLM temporarily closes Sharkey Hotsprings

In accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the state of Idaho public health officials, the BLM will temporarily close one of its developed recreation facilities, the Sharkey Hotsprings Recreation Site, to help limit the spread of COVID-19.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Grand Junction FO

BLM increases campground fees to improve North Fruita Desert Recreation Area

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is increasing campsite fees at the North Fruita Desert campground on 18 Road, north of Fruita, Colo.

Colorado

BLM Colorado evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public scoping comments on approximately 67,244 acres of public lands proposed for the upcoming September

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

BLM Roseburg District temporarily closes developed recreation facilities

Portland, Oregon – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management.

Eastern States

Bureau of Land Management cancels wild horse and burro adoption/sales events

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States announces the cancellation of two wild horse and burro placement events in April in order to help slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting o

Nevada

BLM temporarily closes offices and visitor centers in Nevada

RENO, Nev. – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM seeks public input for Fish Springs Ranch Utility Lines and Access Road EA

CARSON CITY, NEV.

New Mexico

BLM temporarily closes several developed recreation facilities in New Mexico

Santa Fe, New Mexico – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management.

National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

3 Bars Ecosystem and Landscape Restoration Project approved

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Battle Mountain District authorized the 3 Bars Ecosystem and Landscape Restoration Project in central Eureka County, northwes

Winnemucca DO

BLM approves expansion of the Coeur Rochester and Packard Mine

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Winnemucca District Office signed the Record of Decision approving the proposed expansion of the Coeur Rochester and Pack

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Prineville District temporarily closes some recreation facilities and areas

Central Oregon – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management.

Idaho, Boise DO, Four Rivers FO

BLM seeks public input on Kuna Cave improvements

The BLM is seeking public input on a proposal to improve access to Kuna Cave, located about 5 miles south of Kuna, near Black Cat Road. 

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO, Roseburg DO, Vale DO, Spokane DO, Northwest Oregon DO, Burns DO, Coos Bay DO, Lakeview DO, Medford DO

BLM temporarily closes developed recreation facilities in Oregon

Portland, Oregon – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

BLM temporarily closes developed recreation sites on the southern Oregon Coast

North Bend, Oregon – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management.

Colorado

BLM Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $83,294

LAKEWOOD, Colo.

Arizona, Phoenix DO, Lower Sonoran FO

Bureau of Land Management initiates public scoping for Sonoran Desert National Monument grazing amendment

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the preparation of a Resource Management Plan Amendment and associated Environmental Assessment for the Sonoran Desert Nati

Eastern States

Federal Court Affirms the Department of Interior’s Decision to Renew Twin Metals’ Leases

WASHINGTON – Days ago, Judge Trevor McFadden of the U.S.