Press Releases

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Nevada

Angelita Bulletts selected as District Manager for the Southern Nevada District

LAS VEGAS – Angelita (Angie) Bulletts has been selected as District Manager for the Southern Nevada District. Her official start date is August 2, 2020.

Nevada

BLM partners with the University of Nevada, Reno, Washoe County 4-H Youth Development program to train young wild horses and one wild burro

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada State Office and the University of Nevada, Reno, Washoe County 4-H Youth Development program are offering an educational opportunity and fundraiser for N

National Office, Nevada, Elko DO

BLM Cancels California Trail Days

ELKO, NV – The Bureau of Land Management, in cooperation with the Southern Nevada Conservancy and The Nevada Outdoor School, has decided to cancel California Trail Days previously

National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM seeks public comment on Silicon Exploration Plan of Operations

TONOPAH, Nev.

Nevada

Gerald Dixon selected as District Manager for the Elko District

ELKO, Nev. – Gerald Dixon has been selected as the new district manager for the Bureau of Land Management’s Elko District. His official start date is May 10.

Nevada

Nevada Land Management Agencies announce early fire restrictions in response to COVID-19

In an effort to protect firefighters and first responders, as well as Nevada’s communities and  natural resources, state and federal land management agencies are enacting coordinated Nevada-wi

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM approves Fish Springs Ranch Utility Lines and Access Road

CARSON CITY, NEV. The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, Sierra Front Field Office has approved the Fish Springs Ranch Utility Lines and Access Road.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM seeks public comment on fuels reduction project in Alpine County, California

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM announces postponement of opening of Indian Creek Campground

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM approves Bell Mountain Mine Project

CARSON CITY, NEV. The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, Stillwater Field Office has approved the Bell Mountain Exploration Corporation’s (BMEC) “Bell Mountain Mine Project”.

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

Nevada, Carson City DO

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

CARSON CITY, Nev.

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

Nevada, Carson City DO

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

CARSON CITY, NEV.

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, Battle Mountain DO

BLM seeks public comment on Mother Lode Exploration Plan of Operations

BLM seeks public comment on Mother Lode Exploration Plan of Operations
Winnemucca DO

BLM announces temporary closure of public lands at Winnemucca Sand Dunes

Winnemucca, NEV.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed Yellow Pine Solar Project

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management today released a draft analyzing the environmental impacts of the proposed Yellow Pine Solar Project to be loca

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM seeks public input for Digital Path expansion of Broadband service project

CARSON CITY, NEV.

Nevada

Moonlight Hike in Lamoille Canyon

ELKO, Nev. – Enjoy a night hike in Lamoille Canyon, Saturday, March 14, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. This family friendly program is free and open to everyone.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM seeks public input for Flat Top Gravel Pit EA

CARSON CITY, NEV.

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management issues Record of Decision on wild horse fertility control study

RENO, Nev. – On March 6, 2020, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada State Office issued a Decision Record (DR) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) based on analysis

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Temporary Closure of Certain Public Lands near Jean for 2020 Mint 400

LAS VEGAS— The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration from March 6 through March 7, 2020.