Press Releases

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Colorado

BLM Little Snake Field Office Travel Route Inventory Available for Public Review

CRAIG, Colo - The Bureau of Land Management seeks the public’s help in reviewing its road and trail inventory for an area managed by the Little Snake Field Office in northwestern Colorado. 

California

California Desert District welcomes new national monument managers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the selection of Kyle Sullivan as the new Mojave Trails National Monument Manager and Ashley Adams as th

Nevada

BLM teams up with the Northern Nevada Correctional Center to offer 15 saddle-trained Wild Horses for Adoption

RENO, Nev. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries are hosting a saddle-trained wild horse adoption event.

New Mexico

BLM Seeks Public Input on Proposed Verde Transmission Project

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is asking the public to help identify potential issues associated with a proposed high-voltage, overhead, power transmission line in Santa Fe and Rio Arriba coun

Idaho

Construction Activity Underway at Lud Drexler Park Campground

TWIN FALLS, ID – Visitors can expect construction activity and temporary closures of certain campsites at Lud Drexler Park near Salmon Falls Dam for the next month.

Colorado

BLM Colorado proposes statewide supplementary rules

LAKEWOOD, Colo.

Wyoming

Caution Advised on Fifteenmile and Other Public Roads

The Bureau of Land Management Worland Field Office advises travelers on roads crossing public land to use caution as heavy precipitation has caused road damage and washouts.
 

Idaho

BLM Begins Work on the Paradigm Fuel Breaks Project

Boise - Starting in early October, crews from the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Boise District will begin work on the Paradigm Fuel Breaks project, a system of fuel breaks built along both side

Idaho

BLM Challis Field Office Destroyed by Fire

IDAHO FALLS, ID – In the early morning hours of Tues., Oct.

Wyoming

Celebrating “the lands that give us so much" on National Public Lands Day

A beautiful October day coupled with a great group of area residents and BLM Worland Field Office staff resulted in a fun and successful National Public Lands Day event at the Castle Gardens Recrea

Nevada

Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Lifted

LAS VEGAS - Wildland fire officials will lift seasonal fire restrictions on public lands in Southern Nevada managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Servi

Colorado

Parking Area Construction to Temporarily Close Road

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Colorado

BLM begins seasonal route closures during fall big game seasons in two areas north of Rifle

SILT, Colo. – Two Bureau of Land Management-administered areas north of Rifle will be seasonally closed to motorized vehicles beginning this fall to improve hunting opportunities.

Alaska

BLM Alaska Releases Draft NPR-A Regional Mitigation Strategy

Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released the draft Regional Mitigation Strategy (RMS) for the Northeastern National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) and is inviting public comment on t

New Mexico

BLM Closing Its Office in Tulsa, OK September 30, 2016

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oklahoma Field Office is consolidating its Tulsa and Oklahoma City offices into a new facility in Norman, Oklahoma.  The move is expected to improve organiz

Utah

Monument Butte Oil and Gas Project Decision Allows Energy Development to Proceed, While Protecting Sensitive Resources

VERNAL, UTAH --  Oil and gas development in parts of Duchesne and Uintah counties can move forward, while effects to air quality, threatened plants and fish,

Idaho

Parking Area Improvements Prompt Temporary Closure to Cougar Bay Recreation Site

Coeur d’Alene, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will finalize a parking lot improvement project at the John C.

Idaho

BLM releases draft plan for livestock grazing in Craters of the Moon National Monument

Shoshone, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on a draft environmental analysis for grazing management in the Craters of the Moon National Monument. 

Oregon-Washington

BLM Lifts Fire Restrictions in Eastern Washington

Spokane, Wash. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District has lifted the regulated fire closure on public lands administered by the BLM in eastern Washington.

Nevada

BLM Nevada and TravelNevada Photo Contest 2016 Winners Announced

Reno, Nevada -- The 2016 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada and TravelNevada photo contest finalists were selected and the top three were awarded earlier this month.

Utah

BLM Announces a 30-day Public Comment Period for the Cedar Mountain Wild Horse Herd Management Area Capture, Treat and Release Plan

Salt Lake City, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management Salt Lake Field Office (SLFO) announces a 30-day public comment period beginning September 29, 2016, and ending on October 30, 20

Utah

BLM Utah Resource Advisory Council Meeting Postponed

Salt Lake City—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Resource Advisory Council meeting scheduled for Oct.

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Water Load Out Facility near Moab

Moab, Utah--The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Moab Field Office is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) analyzing a proposed ROW application for Grand

California

Keysville Gala Planned Oct. 15

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management and Keepers of the Kern will sponsor a historical gala Oct. 15 in honor of the 160th anniversary of Keysville.