Press Releases

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Utah

Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee to meet in February

MONTICELLO, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Monticello Field Office will host the second Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee (MAC) meeting on Feb.

New Mexico

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Committees

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on 27 Resource Advisory Committees (RACs) nationwide.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO

Bureau of Land Management implements annual seasonal closure for motorized travel

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office will implement an annual seasonal motorized travel closure in the South Hills area Thursday, January 16 to Sunday, March 1

Utah, Green River DO

Comments sought for Desolation Canyon, BLM Price Campgrounds business plans

PRICE, Utah – The BLM is seeking comments on the draft Desolation Canyon and BLM Price Campgrounds business plans.

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Giddings, Texas

NORMAN, Okla. — The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro event in Giddings, Texas, Jan. 31-Feb.1 at the Lee County Sheriff’s Posse Arena.

California, Northern California DO

BLM pile burning projects planned for public lands near Dorris

Pile burn in a snowy high desert.

California, Northern California DO

BLM plans pile burning projects near Lake Oroville

Pile burns as fire fighter supervises.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Salmon FO

BLM Salmon Field Office now recruiting for 2020 seasonal positions

SALMON, Idaho –The Bureau of Land Management’s Salmon Field Office is recruiting for seasonal positions for the upcoming 2020 field season. Positions include park rangers (recrea

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM and partners provide water for wildlife on Rattlesnake Mountain

CODY, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office, Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation partnered in 2019 to provide reliable water sources

Arizona, Phoenix DO, Hassayampa FO

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

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Hassayampa Field Office announces the temporary closure of public lands in Maricopa County for the Vulture Mine Off-Road Challenge off

California, California Desert DO

Invitation to Provide Input on BLM OHV Grant Proposals

Three Off road vehicles follow a dusty trail towards a desert mountain.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM to conduct Eagle Complex wild horse gather

Wild horses graze.ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management’s

Montana-Dakotas

BLM, Federal Highway Administration to discuss $5 million road project

(MISSOULA, Mont.) – The Missoula Field Office and Federal Highway Administration will hold an open house in Missoula to discuss a proposed $5 million Federal Lands Transportation Project to improve

Colorado, Northwest DO, Colorado River Valley FO

BLM seeks public comment on American Gypsum’s expansion proposal

SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on American Gypsum Company’s proposal to expand its Eagle-Gypsum Mine in Eagle County.

Nevada, Elko DO

Elko community snowshoe hikes announced

ELKO, Nev. – The first evening community snowshoe hike of the winter begins with an easy to moderate hike at the California Trail Interpretive Center, 5:00 p.m., Jan 11.

New Mexico, Pecos DO

Prescribed burns planned in Lincoln County

Roswell, N.M.

Arizona, Gila DO, Colorado River DO, Phoenix DO, Arizona Strip DO

BLM fire personnel from Arizona assisting with wildfire suppression efforts in Australia

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), as well as other Department of the Interior (DOI) agencies and the U.S.

California, Northern California DO

BLM plans pile burning projects in Lacks Creek area

Lush view of the forested Lack Creek Watershed.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM announces Livestock Water Pipeline EA scoping period

(BELLE FOURCHE, SD.) – The Bureau of Land Management has opened a public comment period as part of the process to prepare an Environmental Assessment for two livestock water pipelines within the Ft

California, Northern California DO

BLM plans prescribed fire projects east of Cedarville

A pile of brush burns under supervision of fire fighters.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

BLM seeks public input on proposed recreation projects in southeast Idaho

Pocatello, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management’s Pocatello Field Office (PFO) is moving forward with three specific recreational enhancements in southeast Idaho and is seeking public comment rela

Winnemucca DO

BLM analyzing proposed San Emidio II North Valley Geothermal Development Project

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.

California, California Desert DO

The BLM implements public safety measures for annual King of the Hammers race

Elevated view of thousands of white RVs in a desert valley surrounded by steep mountains. Photo courtesy of Phil Henderson..

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM establishes new Pilot Valley Community Sand and Gravel Pit

ELKO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Elko District Office announces the establishment of the new Pilot Valley Community Sand and Gravel Pit.