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.
Clickable map BLM's regions overlayed on map of U.S. Links to the BLM's regional offices overlayed to a map of the continental US and Alaska. Original svg provided by https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blank_US_Map_(states_only).svg OR WA MT ND SD Eastern States NM TX OK KS AK AZ CA CO ID NV UT WY NE

Nevada

Heavy traffic expected at Red Rock Canyon Thanksgiving Weekend

Las Vegas – During the Thanksgiving weekend, visitation at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area increases with the most congested time anticipated between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Wyoming

BLM Rawlins to Host Atlantic Rim Natural Gas Development Review Team Meeting

The Bureau of Land Management Rawlins Field Office will host a meeting of the Atlantic Rim Natural Gas Development Review Team at 10 a.m., December 6, at 1300 N. Third St., Rawlins, Wyoming.

Idaho

BLM Seeks Comments on Motorized Travel Plans for Southwest Idaho

BOISE, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management is asking the public for comment on proposed plans for motorized access to public lands in Owyhee County.

Eastern States

BLM Considers Application to Convey Federally Owned Phosphate Mineral Interests in Lee County, Florida

The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM ES) is seeking public comment on an application to convey federally owned phosphate mineral interests under lands in Lee County, Flori

Colorado

BLM Christmas tree permits on sale in Rio Blanco County

MEEKER, Colo. – Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands within suggested areas of the White River Field Office are now on sale.  

New Mexico

Prescribed Burn Planned for Sandoval County

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting a prescribed burn that includes approximately 20 acres along the Perea Nature Trail in the Rio Salado Riparian Area.  

California

Fire Restrictions Lifted by BLM Bakersfield Office

carrizo overlookBAKERSFIELD, Calif.

California

Inyo National Forest, BLM Bishop Field Office Plan Prescribed Fires

pile burningBISHOP, Calif.

New Mexico

Dripping Springs Natural Area Holiday Closures

The Dripping Springs Natural Area, including the visitor center, picnic sites and all the hiking trails within the area, will be closed to visitors on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s

New Mexico

Prescribed Burn Planned for McKinley and Sandoval Counties

Starting Thursday, December 1, 2016, weather permitting, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin conducting a prescribed burn that includes approximately 300 acres within the Ignacio Chavez

Utah

Mountain Bike Ride Celebrates Completion of New Trails

CEDAR CITY, Utah—A mountain bike ride is scheduled for Nov.

Idaho

BLM Idaho Falls District Hiring Seasonal Firefighters

IDAHO FALLS, ID – The Idaho Falls District of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking applicants for seasonal wildland firefighting jobs in Idaho Falls, Pocatello, and Salmon.  Selected

California

First Phase Complete in Rice Canyon OHV Area Project

SUSANVILLE, Calif.

National Office, Montana-Dakotas

Secretary Jewell, Senator Tester, Blackfeet Nation and Devon Energy Announce Cancellation of Oil & Gas Leases in Montana's Lewis and Clark National Forest

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today joined U.S.

California

DUI and Registration Checkpoints Scheduled for Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend

ohv riderMORENO VALLEY, Calif.

California

One-Day Closure Set for Iron Mountain Shooting Area

blmlogoREDDING, Calif.

California

BLM Schedules Meeting of the Dumont Dunes Recreation Area Subgroup

dumontdunesMORENO VALLEY, Calif.

National Office

Interior Department Announces Final Rule to Reduce Methane Emissions & Wasted Gas on Public, Tribal Lands

WASHINGTON, DC – As part of the Interior Department’s reform agenda to create a cleaner and more sustainable energy future, and in furtherance of the Obama Administration’s Climate

Oregon-Washington

BLM Seeks Comments on Sandy Ridge Trailhead Improvements

Salem, Ore.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM asks hunters to stay on roads and trails

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – Hunting season is in full-swing and the BLM would like to encourage hunters to keep their vehicles on established roads and trails. 

Idaho

Veterans Invited to Participate in Annual Veterans Eagle Watch Cruises

Coeur d’Alene, ID – The Bureau of Land Management in partnership with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruises are pleased to offer our military veterans,

Montana-Dakotas

BLM asks hunters to stay on roads and trails

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – Hunting season is in full-swing and the BLM would like to encourage hunters to keep their vehicles on established roads and trails.