Press Releases

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New Mexico

BLM to conduct three prescribed burns in Catron County

SOCORRO, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management is planning to burn piles of juniper and piñon cuttings in three locations in Catron County from Nov. 15, 2017 - April 1, 2018, weather permitting.

Montana-Dakotas

Bentonite mining underway in Valley County

(GLASGOW, Mont.) – Millions of Americans need bentonite every day, but many don’t even know it.

New Mexico

Dripping Springs Natural Area holiday closures

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM opens public scoping for June 2018 oil and gas lease sale

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – In continuing efforts to promote America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has opened a public scoping period for nominated oil and gas lease parcels

Colorado

Palmer Land Trust Recognizes Kalem Lenard with Southern Colorado Conservation Award

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – Local government and community representatives presented Bureau of Land Management Associate Field Manager Kalem Lenard with the Environmental Stewardship Award

Oregon-Washington

BLM Oregon Trail Center hosts a Family Fun Day

The Bureau of Land Management will offer a Family Fun Day at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center on Friday Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with fun and educational activities for all ages.
Utah

Vernal Field Office offers Christmas tree permits

VERNAL, Utah —The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office will begin selling non-commercial Christmas tree cutting permits for pinyon pine and juniper trees on

Utah

BLM seeks comments on Badlands oil and gas development project

VERNAL, Utah – In keeping with the Administration’s goal of pursuing America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office is seeking public co

Idaho

BLM Pocatello Field Office prepares trails for winter and announces seasonal closures

POCATELLO, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Pocatello Field Office reminds the public that seasonal trail closures will go into effect Nov.

Alaska

BLM Alaska Fire Service, U.S. Army To Burn Debris Piles near Delta Junction

The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS), in cooperation with the U.S. Army Alaska (USARAK), will be burning piles of woody debris south of Delta Junction ...
Nevada

BLM Nevada and TravelNevada Photo Contest 2017 Winners Announced

RENO, Nev. - The 2017 Bureau of Land Management Nevada and TravelNevada photo contest winners have been selected.

New Mexico

BLM announces brush treatments in Socorro and Catron counties

SOCORRO, N.M. ‒ Beginning Nov.

New Mexico

BLM announces brush treatments in Sierra, Doña Ana, Hidalgo, Luna, and Otero counties

LAS CRUCES, N.M. ‒ Beginning the week of Nov.

Nevada

Interagency team to restore vegetation at Red Rock Canyon

LAS VEGAS – An interagency team will start a project this month to restore patches of native vegetation where recovery has been slow from the 2005/2006 wildfires in the Red Rock Ca

Nevada

BLM Christmas Tree permits available starting November 15

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, will begin selling Christmas tree cutting permits on Wednesday, November 15.

Nevada

BLM Issues Decision on Environmental Impact Statement for McEwen Mining Gold Bar Project, Eureka County

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Mount Lewis Field Office (MLFO) has completed its analysis of McEwen Mining Inc.’s proposal for the Gold Bar Project (Project).

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Fee Free on Veterans Day Weekend

LAS VEGAS – Whether you drive, bike, run or walk, you may visit the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for free on Veterans Day weekend.

Utah

BLM to host public open-houses on cosmic ray research proposal

FILLMORE, UTAH—The Bureau of Land Management Fillmore Field Office invites the public to attend open houses regarding the University of Utah’s Telescope Array Times Four (TAx4) proposal.  Thes