Press Releases

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New Mexico

Prescribed Burns Continue in McKinley and Sandoval Counties

Due to lack of moisture in early winter, two prescribed burns originally scheduled for November-December 2016 are expected to be conducted this month.

New Mexico

BLM Seeks Comments on New Mexico Gas Company Taos Mainline Re-route Project

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field Office is seeking public comment on the draft environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed relocation of approximately six miles of the New Mexico G

Idaho

Ice Jams Force Temporary Closure of Two BLM Recreation Sites

SALMON, ID – Erratic winter behavior has resulted in several major ice jams along the Salmon and Lemhi Rivers. As of Wednesday, Jan.

New Mexico

BLM New Mexico to Hold First Online Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale January 25, 2017

On January 25, 2017, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Office will hold its quarterly oil and gas lease sale using the internet-based auction system EnergyNet.

Eastern States

The BLM Invites the Public to Learn about Lichen

Jupiter, FL – Looking for something new to do?

Nevada

BLM Sierra Front-Northwestern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council to meet January 26

Carson City, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will meet with the Sierra Front-Northwestern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC) on Thursday, January 26, in Carson City, Nevada.

Idaho

2017 South Hills Seasonal Road Closure About to Begin

BURLEY, ID -- The Burley Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Field Office will implement a seasonal road closure Jan.

California

BLM lifts fire closures in California Desert District southern fire zone

MORENO VALLEY, Calif.

Arizona, Utah

Enjoy the outdoors while watching colorful bird species at the Fourteenth Annual Winter Bird Festival in St. George, Utah

ST. GEORGE, Utah—Every January, hundreds of wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts flock to St. George, Utah, to escape the cold and shake post-holiday blues.

Idaho

BLM reschedules public meeting for Jordan Valley due to weather issues

BOISE, ID – The Bureau of Land Management is rescheduling their Tri-State Fuel Break Project public scoping meeting in Jordan Valley, Ore. that was set for Thursday, Jan. 12.

Nevada

BLM Winnemucca District plans to repair roads impacted by flooding

Winnemucca, Nev.

Colorado

BLM hosting open house in Craig to discuss roads and trails

CRAIG, Colo - The Bureau of Land Management is hosting an open house Jan.

Montana-Dakotas

Interior Department Cancels Remaining Oil and Gas Leases in Montana's Badger-Two Medicine Area

WASHINGTON – The U.S.

National Office

BLM Amends Oil Shale Rule to Boost Fair Return To Taxpayers and Environmental Protections

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced final amendments to the Federal oil shale management regulations to enhance fair return to taxpayers and environmental protection in any future d

Oregon-Washington

BLM Issues Timber Payments to Counties 2017

Portland, Ore. – Today the BLM announced the distribution of over $19 million to 18 counties in western Oregon.

Utah

BLM Seeks Comment on Environmental Assessment for June 2017 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Color Country District is seeking public comment on environmental assessments (EAs) analyzing the BLM’s proposal to offer 23 parcels covering

Utah

BLM to Burn Slash Piles in Beaver and Washington Counties

CEDAR CITY, Utah — During the coming months, fire crews from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Color Country District and Utah’s Division of Forestry Fire and State Lands will burn slash piles on

Nevada

BLM to Begin Reveille Wild Horse Gather

Tonopah, Nev.

Nevada

BLM Seeks Public Input on Increasing Recreational Opportunities in Lincoln County

ELY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District, Caliente Field Office is asking the public to provide input on expanding motorized and non-motorized recreational opportunities in Lincoln Co

California

BLM Offering Guided Bald Eagle Hikes in National Monument

Two birds sit high in a treeUKIAH, Calif.

Utah

BLM to Begin Sulphur Wild Horse Gather, Removal and PZP Treatment

CEDAR CITY, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management Cedar City Field Office will soon be gathering and removing excess wild horses from within and outside the Sulphur Wild Horse Herd Management Area (HM

Utah

BLM Seeks Comments on Alternatives Being Considered in the San Rafael Desert Master Leasing Plan

PRICE, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released the preliminary alternatives for the San Rafael Desert Master Leasing Plan (MLP) December 15, 2016 in order to gather public input.

Utah

Red Cliffs Campground Closes For Repairs

ST. GEORGE, Utah – The Red Cliffs Campground will close temporarily Jan. 9 while the potable water system in the Bureau of Land Management’s Red Cliffs Recreation Area is upgraded.