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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Idaho

BLM to conduct prescribed fire in southwest Idaho

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will soon conduct a large prescribed fire in the vicinity of Juniper Mountain, located 37 miles south of Silver City.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon Campground Reopens August 30

LAS VEGAS - Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s developed campground will reopen Friday, August 30, in time for the beginning of its busiest camping season.

California, Northern California DO

BLM hosting special fishing day for veterans, families

Coyote Pond, near Redding CAMilitary veterans, activity duty

Nevada, Ely DO

Gregerson Fire 90-percent contained

ELY, Nev. – The Gregerson Fire in the Delamar Mountains Wilderness, about 20 miles southeast of Alamo, in Lincoln County, Nev., is 90-percent contained.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM seeking information about person(s) responsible for Long Valley Fire

Carson City, Nev.

Nevada, Ely DO

Gregerson Fire 80-percent contained

ELY, Nev. – The Gregerson Fire in the Delamar Mountains Wilderness, about 20 miles southeast of Alamo, in Lincoln County, Nev., is 80-percent contained.

Nevada, Ely DO

Gregerson Fire 10-percent contained

Gregerson Fire 10-percent contained
California, Central California DO

Access to portions of the Pacific Crest Trail is impassable due to rockslide

Hike on a trail next to a rock slide.

Battle Mountain DO

BLM takes another step toward approving Mount Hope Project in Eureka County

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM offers $5,000 reward for information about shooter(s) responsible for Canyon Fire

Carson City, Nev.

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM Issues Record of Decision on Copper Flat Copper Mine Project

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM offers public viewing of wild horse gather operations in Antelope and Antelope Valley Herd Management Areas

ELKO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Elko and Ely Districts announce viewing opportunities at the temporary holding corrals on a limited basis during the ongoing Antel

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Post-fire herbicide treatments planned on Prineville District

Central Ore.

Alaska, Arctic DO

Proposed Willow Development Plan Draft Analysis Available for Public Comment

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — To support increased production of Alaskan energy resources and achieving energy dominance, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is se

Wyoming, High Plains DO

Trails Center Presents Temporary Exhibit: “Not All Giants are Men”

CASPER, Wyo. - Remember the story of Jack and the beanstalk?

California, California Desert DO

BLM to hold Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle recreation area public meeting

Image of Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Area, Barstow.

Alaska, Fairbanks DO

Alaska’s Ambler ‘Road to Resources’ Project Analysis Available for Public Comment

EDITOR'S NOTE: An updated map of the proposed project area is available for download. 

Utah

BLM Releases Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Kanab-Escalante Proposed Management Plans

KANAB, Utah – Following three months of public outreach and consultation with stakeholders and Tribes, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the availability of an en

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Adopt a wild horse or burro September 14 at the Wyoming Honor Farm

RIVERTON, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management and the Wyoming Honor Farm will partner September 13–14 in Riverton for an adoption of gentled wild horses and burros.

New Mexico

BLM to Auction McGregor Range Grazing Units

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - On Sept.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Trumbull Fire update and notice of extended fire area closure

St.

Utah

Fire Prevention Order issued for BLM lands in vicinity of Goose Point Fire

West Valley City, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District has issued a fire prevention order restricting access to BLM-managed lands in the vicinity of the Go

Montana-Dakotas

BLM to host National Public Lands Day event at Ulhorn Trailhead

(LEWISTOWN, Mont.) –Americans across the country will visit their favorite public lands in September, to take care of the treasured placUlhorn Trailhead Sign

Montana-Dakotas

BLM cautions public about algae blooms at Hauser Lake

(BUTTE, Mont.) – Though it may appear to be harmless “green stuff” floating in the water, algae blooms can be toxic for humans and their pets.