Press Releases

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National Office, Idaho

Interior Approves Final Two Segments of Gateway West Power Line

The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management has approved routes for segments of the Gateway West electric transmission line project on public lands in southwestern Idaho, connecting

Wyoming

WLCI Local Project Development Teams hold May meetings

The Local Project Development Teams (LPDTs) for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI) will meet at various locations in southwest Wyoming in May.

Colorado

BLM renames Anasazi Heritage Center

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management will host a ceremony to rename the Anasazi Heritage Center as the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum at 

Arizona

Two public meetings scheduled for the draft Black Canyon Corridor Travel Management Plan

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Hassayampa Field Office will hold two public meetings in early-May to gather public input on the draft Bl

Wyoming

BLM seeks public comment on proposed transmission line right-of-way

Rawlins, Wyo. – As part of its commitment to facilitate development that will strengthen America’s energy infrastructure through improved transmission, the Bureau of Land Managemen

Idaho

Heavy Spring Runoff Damages Martin Canyon Road

TWIN FALLS, Idaho –   Erosion and debris flows over the past two weeks have severely damaged the Martin Canyon road, about 3 miles east of Bellevue, Idaho. 

Wyoming

BLM installs Lonny Bagley as Casper Field Office Manager

CASPER, Wyo. – Lonny Bagley, the new Field Manager of the Bureau of Land Management Casper Field Office, will be sworn in by Mary Jo Rugwell, BLM Wyo. State Director, on April 19, 2018 at 10 a.m.

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management names Ester McCullough as Winnemucca District Manager

RENO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management has selected Ester McCullough as the new District Manager for the Winnemucca District.

Nevada

BLM to Host Scoping Meeting on Dry Lake East Designated Leasing Area

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposed Designated Leasing Area (DLA) east of the Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone north

Colorado

Stephanie Connolly named new BLM Colorado Southwest District Manager

LAKEWOOD—Stephanie Connolly has been selected as the new district manager for BLM Colorado’s Southwest District. Connolly will report to Colorado on May 29.

Colorado

BLM Colorado Rocky Mountain District to be led by Cathy Cook

LAKEWOOD-- Cathy Cook has been named the new BLM Colorado Rocky Mountain District Manager.  She will begin her new position on May 14.

Wyoming

JIO and PAPO Boards of Directors Meeting in May

JIO and PAPO Boards of Directors Meeting in May

Idaho

BLM to Help Host Challis Trails Summit Event May 4-5

CHALLIS, Idaho— In coordination with the City of Challis and its partners, the Bureau of Land Management Challis Field Office is hosting the first-ever Challis Trails Summit to actively solicit pub

Wyoming

BLM reminds people to drive on existing roads

WYOMING — The Bureau of Land Management reminds people planning to drive on public lands this spring that it is illegal to travel off existing roads in a motorized vehicle.

Nevada

BLM Seeks Comments for a Designated Leasing Area Related to Solar Development in Near the Apex Industrial Area

LAS VEGAS—The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposed Designated Leasing Area (DLA) east of the Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone north of Las Vegas.&nbsp

Colorado

BLM approves mineral material sampling proposal in Fremont County

CANON CITY, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office announced its decision approving a hard rock mineral materials sampling proposal in the Parkd

Alaska

BLM AFS and U.S. Army Alaska to Conduct Prescribed Burn Near Delta Junction

(FAIRBANKS, Alaska) – The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS), in cooperation with the U.S.

Arizona

BLM extend public scoping period until May 15 for Lower Colorado River Travel Management Plan

Yuma, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Yuma Field Office Lower Colorado River (LCR) Travel Management Plan (TMP) public scoping period has been extended until May 15.&nb

Eastern States

BLM-Eastern States to hold online oil and gas lease sale June 21

WASHINGTON – In keeping with the Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States will hold its quarterly online oil and gas l