Press Releases
Prescribed Burns Planned in Lincoln County
Beginning in the middle of December, and continuing through March 2017, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting prescribed burn operations about 10 miles northeast of Ruidoso and 5 m
BLM Finalizes Rule to Make Land Use Plans More Responsive to Community Needs
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today issued an updated rule that will make its land use planning more accessible to the public, more responsive to the changing conditions on the public lands,
BLM winter closures begin Dec. 1 in Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin counties
SILT, Colo. – Annual winter closures to motorized and mechanized vehicles begin to go into effect Dec.
BLM Issues Decision on Proposed Trail System
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing a decision on a proposed trail system right of way that will create new non-motorized recreation opportunities on the Red Grade parcel 30 minutes sout
Land Sale Generates Almost $25 Million for Projects
Las Vegas --The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today sold 135 acres in12 parcels for $24,903,000 during a competitive public land sale.
Prescribed Fires Planned this Winter in San Juan County
MOAB, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Canyon Country Fire Zone will conduct a number of prescribed fires on public lands in San Juan County in coming months, November through March.
Seasonal Road Closures go into effect December 1
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Annual winter closures to motorized and mechanized vehicles (e.g., mountain bikes) will go into effect Dec.
BLM Announces Coal Lease Sale for Greens Hollow Tract
Salt Lake City, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct a Competitive Coal Lease Sale for a tract of Federal coal in Sanpete and Sevier Counties, Utah.
BLM Ely District Accepting Applications for Temporary Seasonal Firefighters
Ely, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District is accepting applications for temporary seasonal firefighters.
National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Presents Annual Railroad Exhibit: “Wyoming's Ghost Trains"
The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NTHIC) is hosting its annual model railroad exhibition this December.
BLM to Offer Personal Use Fuelwood Permits in Northern Catron County
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Socorro and Rio Puerco Field Offices are offering personal use fuelwood permits for BLM-administered lands west of the Wildhorse subdivision in northeast Catron
BLM New Mexico Christmas Tree Permits Available
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) offices in Albuquerque, Socorro, Taos, Farmington, and Santa Fe are now selling Christmas tree permits.
Environmental Impact Statement for Boardman to Hemingway Project Released
The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Vale District is releasing the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Boardman to Hemingway (B2H) Project.
BLM Invites You to Open House for Public Lands Appreciation
IDAHO FALLS, ID – This year, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites members of the public to an open house celebrating two significant milestones: the 70th anniversary of the creati
Durango winter trail closures begin Dec. 1 for wildlife protection
DURANGO, Colo. – Annual winter closures go into effect Dec.
Sawtooth National Recreation Area and BLM Challis Field Office Seek Comments regarding the Hemingway-Boulders and White Clouds Wilderness Management Plan
Ketchum, ID – The Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management are announcing the availability of the proposed wilderness management plan for the Hemingway-Boulders and White
Proposed Parcels for February 2017 Oil and Gas Lease Sale Posted
The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office has posted its proposed list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Tuesday, February 7, 2017.
BLM seasonal road closures in effect Dec. 1
MONTROSE, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office and the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area are implementing seasonal road closures beginni
BLM Offers Christmas Tree Permits for Sale
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is now offering Christmas tree permits for sale.
BLM Extends Comment Period on Verde Transmission Project and Announces Additional Public Scoping Meeting
In response to requests from the public, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will extend the comment period on a right-of way (ROW) application by Verde Transmission, LLC.