Press Releases

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Colorado

BLM evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals in Royal Gorge Field Office

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a proposal to offer approximately 22,175 acres of federal oil and gas leases in eastern Co

Colorado

BLM plans prescribed burns at Baxter Peak and Blanca Wetlands

MONTE VISTA, Colo. – The San Luis Valley Field Office in conjunction with the Interagency Fire Management Unit will be conducting prescribed burns at Baxter Peak and Blanca Wetlands thi

Montana-Dakotas

Personal use Christmas tree permits for sale

Douglas Fir saplings
Douglas Fir Sapling
New Mexico

BLM New Mexico to hold online Federal oil and gas lease sale December 7

SANTA FE, N.M. - On Dec. 7, the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office will hold its quarterly oil and gas lease sale using the internet-based auction system EnergyNet.

Nevada

BLM to Offer for Sale Parcels of Public Land near Hiko and Alamo, Nev.

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District, Caliente Field Office at 1 p.m., Monday, Dec.

Utah

BLM to host statewide public hearing regarding the use of motorized vehicles and aircraft in the Wild Horse and Burro Program

FILLMORE, Utah—BLM-Utah will host its annual statewide public hearing at its Fillmore Field Office to discuss the use of helicopters and motorized vehicles in the management of wil

Utah

BLM Utah Resource Advisory Council to Meet in Monticello

Salt Lake City—The Bureau of Land Management today announced it will hold a meeting of the Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC), demonstrating that part

Idaho

Public invited to open house to discuss proposed Fish Haven South Fuels Reduction Project

 POCATELLO, Idaho – The BLM is hosting an open house meeting in Paris, Idaho, on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, to discuss the proposed Fish Haven South Fuels Reduction Project.

Idaho

Annual Stinking Springs Annual Closure in Effect

IDAHO FALLS, ID – Wildlife need winter habitat to survive eastern Idaho’s harsh winter climate.

Arizona

Arizona Strip: Free Interagency Brown Bag Lecture Series features tales of four wheel drive adventures, holiday music and more

Upcoming lectures include tales of four wheel drive adventures, holiday music and more.
New Mexico

BLM Christmas tree permits available in northern New Mexico

FARMINGTON, N.M.

California

BLM Bakersfield Field Office lifts fire restrictions

Rock outcrop overlooks a large valley.

Nevada

BLM Seeks Comments for Dry Creek Restoration Project

ELKO, Nev.

Arizona

Christmas Tree Permits Available

ST. GEORGE, Utah— Many families still enjoy the age-old tradition of roaming the hills together on a cold winter’s day in search of a unique, naturally grown Christmas tree.

Wyoming

Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative Executive Committee invites public to meeting

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. - The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI) Executive Committee will meet beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, and ending at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec.

Nevada

BLM Ely District to Accept Applications for Seasonal Firefighters

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District will accept applications for temporary seasonal firefighters starting Monday, Dec.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming to offer 170 parcels in March 2018 oil and gas lease sale

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Colorado

Winter wildlife closures begin Dec. 1 for select Durango area trails

DURANGO, Colo. – Annual winter closures begin Dec.

Colorado

Seasonal Road Closures begin Dec. 1 in San Miguel, Ouray, Delta and Montrose Counties

MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Uncompahgre Field Office and the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area are implementing annual seasonal road closures beginnin

Nevada

BLM Issues Decision on Environmental Assessment for the Roadside Fuel Break Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Battle Mountain District Office, has completed its analysis of the Roadside Fuel Break Hazardous Fuels Reduction Environmental Assessment.

Alaska

BLM Seeks Three Artists in Residence for Next Summer

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host three Artists in Residence on Alaska wild and scenic rivers next summer as part of BLM’s celebration of the 50

Nevada

Log Cabins and Primitive Bows: The California Trail Interpretive Center Announces December Programs

Log Cabins and Primitive Bows:  The California Trail Interpretive Center Announces December Programs

Nevada

Public invited to tour Fallon wild horse corral

RENO, Nev. —The Bureau of Land Management will host a public tour of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral in Fallon, Nevada, on Friday, December 8.

Nevada

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Lincoln County Trails Plan

ELY, Nev.