Press Releases

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Idaho

BLM Authorizes Routes for Final Segments of Gateway West Transmission Line

BOISE, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has signed a Record of Decision to authorize routes for the final two segments of the Gateway West transmission line project, which connects the Hemi

Utah

Looking Forward and Working Together: Next Steps for Bears Ears National Monument

SALT LAKE CITY – President Barack Obama designated Bears Ears National Monument (BENM) in southeastern Utah on December 28, 2016.

Colorado

BLM and Forest Service seek public comments on natural gas development proposal north of Paonia

MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management and the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests are seeking public comment on a natural gas development proposal

California

Open House for USFS and BLM Off-Highway Vehicle Grants Scheduled for Feb. 2

BISHOP, Calif. - The Inyo National Forest and the Bishop Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management will hold an open house on Thursday, Feb.

New Mexico

BLM Resource Advisory Council to Meet in Las Cruces

On January 24 and 25, 2017, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Las Cruces District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will convene for a field trip to the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monu

California

Water Off at the San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area

AUBERRY, Calif. – Water has been turned off at the San Joaquin River Gorge visitor facilities, located about 35 miles northeast of Fresno near Auberry, while the Bureau of Land Man

Idaho

Wild Horses Available for Adoption January 19-21

BOISE, ID – Wild horses will be available for adoption on Jan.19, 20 and 21 at the BLM Boise District Wild Horse Corrals, from&nbs

National Office, Wyoming

BLM Announces Major Milestone and FWS Issues Record of Decision for Potential Eagle Take Permit for Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Phase I Wind Energy Project

As part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan to reduce carbon pollution, create jobs, and move our economy toward clean energy, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced the approval

Eastern States

BLM Finalizes the Return of Nearly 60,000 Acres of Land to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians in Minnesota

In support of meeting the nation’s obligations to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians in Minnesota, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) announced 

New Mexico

BLM to Hold Route Inventory Meeting for Ri­o Grande del Norte National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field Office invites you to participate in an engaging conversation on a travel and transportation evaluation process to assess public access needs within t

Wyoming

BLM Seeks Comments on Analysis of High Plains District Oil and Gas Lease Parcels for August Sale

CASPER, Wyoming - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking input on the environmental analysis for the August 2017 competitive oil and gas lease sale for parcels offered in the High Plains District

Wyoming

BLM Seeks Comments on Analysis of Wind River/Bighorn Basin District Oil and Gas Lease Parcels for August Sale

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking input on the analysis of the Wind River/Bighorn Basin District portion of the August 2017 competitive oil and gas lease sale.

California

BLM California Desert District Announces Appointments to Desert Advisory Council

MORENO VALLEY, Calif.

Colorado

BLM to recognize contributions of local volunteer

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Wyoming

BLM Posts National Historic Trails Monitoring Report

The Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office has posted the National Historic Trails annual monitoring report online at http://bit.ly/Handcart-SRP.&nbs

Nevada

Lincoln County, NV, Archaeological Initiative Round 10 Proposal Period Open

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will accept proposals for Round 10 of the Lincoln County Archaeological Initiative (LCAI) from Tuesday, Jan. 17 through Friday, March 17, 2017.

Utah

BLM, OHV advocates and conservation groups to settle longstanding litigation

SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) together with off-highway vehicle (OHV) advocates and a number of conservation groups today filed in U.S.

National Office

BLM Announces Selections for Key Leadership Positions

The Bureau of Land Management today announced two key leadership positions.

Montana-Dakotas

Missoula BLM invites public to be part of planning process for major project

(MISSOULA, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Missoula Field Office wants to hear from one of the most valuable members on its team—the public—as work continues on the  landmark Resour
New Mexico

BLM and BIA Add Two Additional Scoping Meetings for Mineral Leasing and Development Effort in Northwest New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farmington Field Office and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Navajo Regional Office have added two additional scoping meetings for an expanded resource managem

Nevada

Collaboration the key to Sage Grouse success

RENO, Nev.

Oregon-Washington

Shotgun Creek Recreation Site Offers Year Round Access

Springfield, Ore. – Beginning January 1, 2017, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Shotgun Creek Recreation Site will offer year round access.

Eastern States

BLM Announces Online Oil and Gas Lease Sale Scheduled March 23

The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM-ES) is preparing for an online oil and gas lease sale on March 23, 2017.  The online auction will begin at 8 a.m.