Press Releases

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Press Releases by region.
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Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on the Reveille Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather Environmental Assessment

The Bureau of Land Management, Battle Mountain District, Tonopah Field Office announces the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) to address potential environmental consequences ass

Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on wild horse fertility control study

Two government agencies are working together to reduce the overpopulation of wild horses on America’s public lands, and are seeking public input to research a single-dose contraceptive vaccine.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Temporary closure of certain public land for the 2019 Rage at the River

LAS VEGAS— The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration from December 14 through December 15, 2019.

Nevada, Elko DO

Christmas music, crafts and hot chocolate: California Trail Interpretive Center presents a Pioneer Christmas for Kids

Elko, Nev. – The California Trail Center will present its annual holiday celebration, a Pioneer Christmas for Kids, on Dec. 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Nevada

2020 Wildland fire dispatcher positions now open

RENO, Nev. — Wildland fire dispatching positions with Bureau of Land Management Nevada are open now through February, with early cut-off for applications on December 10th.

Nevada, Elko DO

Petticoat Prospectors and Pioneer Christmas: California Trail Interpretive Center announces December programs

ELKO, Nev. – Learn about female prospectors of the West and enjoy Pioneer Christmas at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM concludes gather of excess wild horses in eastern Nevada

ELKO, Nev.

Nevada

2020 Wildland firefighter positions now open

RENO, Nev. — Wildland firefighting positions with Bureau of Land Management Nevada are open now through February, with some positions closing as early as December 10 .

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM to conduct Desatoya Herd Management Area wild horse gather

Carson City, Nev.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM seeks public comment on an EA to address public safety, emergencies and private property issues related to wild horses and burros

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District today announced the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) to address potential environmental cons

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Ely District accepting applications for seasonal firefighters

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District is accepting applications for temporary seasonal firefighters. The application deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM suspends Seaman and White River Herd Areas wild horse gather in eastern Nevada

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has suspended the Seaman and White River Herd Areas (HAs) wild horse gather in eastern Nevada.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM thins trees to restore land health

A masticating machine is pictured selectively thinning pinyon-pine and juniper trees.

Southern Nevada DO, Red Rock/Sloan FO

Red Rock Canyon and Sloan Canyon National Conservation Areas open limited hours on Thanksgiving

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Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Classification for Lease for Elementary School in the Las Vegas Valley

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comment on a proposal to lease or convey 10 acres of public land to the Clark County Schoo

Nevada

BLM Nevada oil and gas lease sale nets $14,252

RENO, Nev.

Battle Mountain DO

BLM selling Christmas Tree permits in three locations for Battle Mountain District

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev.

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM Firefighters hosting job assistance fair in Elko, Nevada

ELKO, Nev. – Wildland firefighters from the Bureau of Land Management’s Elko District Office will host a firefighter recruitment event on Wednesday, November 20 from 4:00 p.m.

Nevada

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Land Patent for Unionville Cemetery

WINNEMUCCA, NV - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Winnemucca District Office is seeking public comment on a proposal for a patent to transfer the Unionville Cemetery from Federal to County

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM seeks public comment on Pony Creek Exploration Plan of Operations

ELKO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Tuscarora Field Office, is seeking public comment on Clover Nevada II, LLC’s proposed expansion to their Pony Creek Exploration Project.

Winnemucca DO

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Land Patent for Unionville Cemetery

WINNEMUCCA, NV - The Bureau of Land Management Winnemucca District Office is seeking public comment on a proposal for a patent to transfer the Unionville Cemetery from Federal to County owners

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM to conduct the Seaman and White River Herd Areas wild horse gather in eastern Nevada

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Bristlecone and Caliente field offices, in conjunction with the Basin and Range National Monument, will begin a wild horse gather

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area fee free November 11

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Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM Christmas Tree permits available starting November 13

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, will begin selling Christmas tree cutting permits on Wednesday, November 13.

Nevada

BLM seeks public input on Winnemucca Sand Dunes Recreation Area Management Plan

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Humboldt River Field Office is seeking public input during the development of the Winnemucca Sand Dunes Recreation Area Management Plan.