Press Releases
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.
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.
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
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.
Prescribed Burn Planned for Wild Horse Subdivision Area
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be burning slash piles in two different locations near the Wild Horse Subdivision, which is located about 40 miles south of Grants, New Mexico, and 30
Interior Department Releases Comprehensive Roadmap to Reform Federal Coal Program
WASHINGTON – The U.S.
BLM hosting open house in Craig to discuss roads and trails
CRAIG, Colo - The Bureau of Land Management is hosting an open house Jan.
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
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
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.
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
Interior Department Cancels Remaining Oil and Gas Leases in Montana's Badger-Two Medicine Area
WASHINGTON – The U.S.
BLM Jarbidge Field Office Receives Resource Manager Awards from the Idaho Outfitter and Guides Association
TWIN FALLS, ID – The Bureau of Land Management Jarbidge Field Manager Elliot Traher and Outdoor Recreation Planner Nathan Jayo were recognized with Resource Manager Awards by the Idaho Outfitter an
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.
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.
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
UKIAH, Calif.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
Favorable weather may allow BLM prescribed fire near Moapa on January 9
Las Vegas - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fire managers are anticipating favorable weather conditions for pile burning on BLM-administered lands along the Muddy River, approximatel
Feedback Sought on Proposed Boulder Creek Project
Cottonwood, ID - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cottonwood Field Office is seeking input on a planned vegetation management project 15 miles north of New Meadows, ID.
BLM Issues Record of Decision for Sheep Mountain Uranium Project
LANDER, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management has issued a decision to approve the Sheep Mountain Uranium Project in southern Fremont County, Wyoming.
Temporary closure of public lands for Parker Races
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lake Havasu Field Office announced the temporary closure of selected public lands for the annual running of the Parker