Press Releases

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the Larrea, Mosey, and Rock Valley solar projects being proposed for public lands in Clark and Nye counties, and will host two virtual information forums.

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input to inform the development of a Pancake Complex Herd Management Area Plan for wild horses.

Today a 30-day public comment period opens on 12 oil and gas parcels totaling 23,202 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale in Nevada. The comment period ends Nov. 28, 2024.

BLM will commit over $375 million to fund 36 projects to enhance recreation, conserve wildlife habitat, reduce hazardous fuels, and prevent wildfires across Nevada and the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

The BLM, BIA, USF&WS, BOR, and NDF announce the expiration of fire restrictions that have been in place since June 20, 2024. Restrictions will expire at 12:01 a.m., on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024.

The Red Rock/Sloan Field Office announces the temporary closure of the Scenic Drive on November 3, 2024, from 5 to 8 a.m. (PDT) to minimize the risk of potential collisions during the 2024 Las Vegas Marathon.

DOI and BLM leaders announce the approval of the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron mining project.

The BLM Elko District, Wells Field Office and Ely District, Bristlecone Field Office will begin a wild horse gather on or about Nov. 1, 2024, in and outside the Triple B Complex in Elko and White Pine counties, Nevada.

Sand Mountain Recreation Area has seen an increase in recreationists during holiday weekends, especially during the upcoming Halloween weekend.. Capacity is expected to be reached by Thurs., Oct. 24.

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for a new Federal advisory committee that will help inform how the Bureau implements the Public Lands Rule.

The BLM and the Nevada Department of Corrections conducted a saddle-started wild horse adoption event at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center on October 12, 2024.

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment to inform the development of a Herd Management Area Plan for the Antelope and Triple B wild horse complexes.

The Bureau of Land Management announces the sale of 20 acres of public lands at $100 per acre for the construction of affordable housing projects in Southern Nevada.

The BLM, Carson City District would like to remind the public of continued fire danger and extremely dry conditions.

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a preliminary Environmental Assessment for a proposed power line on approximately 55 acres of public lands in Churchill County.

The Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office today held a competitive geothermal lease sale, offering 66 parcels totaling 219,130.24 acres.

The RAC will meet on November 12. The meeting will be held in-person at 4701 North Torrey Pines, Las Vegas, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific. A virtual participation option will also be available.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public review of a Determination of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Adequacy (DNA) for the Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area (HMA.)

The BLM has finalized guidance for considering future permits for Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) commercial, competitive, and organized group uses on 8,852 miles of public roads and trails.

The BLM is seeking public comments on proposed amendments to the Energy Corridors necessary to accommodate potential renewable energy projects, such as the 200-megawatt Dodge Flat II Solar Energy Center in Washoe County.

The Bureau of Land Management is announcing it has completed the Final Environmental Assessment for the proposed Dutch Flat Exploration Project in Humboldt County.

A Notice of Availability will publish in tomorrow’s Federal Register to begin a 30-day public review period which ends Nov. 4, 2024.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a free public tour of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral located in Fallon, Nevada, on Friday, October 25, 2024.

The BLM and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries have announced a saddle-started wild horse and burro adoption event at the NNCC on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

Fire restrictions will decrease in central and northwest Nevada on October 4, 2024 on public lands and unincorporated private lands.