Press Releases

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Nevada

Bring home your very own saddle-trained wild horse from the Northern Nevada Correctional Center

On Saturday, March 30, the Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries are hosting a saddle-trained wild horse adoption at the Northern Nevada Corre

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

Trego Hot Springs Recreation Area road closure

Trego Hot Springs Recreation Area road closure
Nevada

Nevada Governor supports BLM sage-grouse conservation plan changes

WASHINGTON – Furthering the Administration’s goals of restoring trust with local communities and responsibly developing America’s natural resources while easing regulatory burdens, the Bureau of La

Battle Mountain DO

BLM Seeking Public Input at March 28 meeting for the Gemfield Project Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Tonopah, NV – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking input regarding the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for a proposal by Gemfield Resources, Ltd.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM donates computers to Lincoln County School District

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District on Tuesday donated 65 desktop and 11 laptop computers, and related equipment to the Lincoln County School District.

Nevada, Elko DO

Wanted: Volunteers for the California Trail Interpretive Center

ELKO, Nev. – Meet visitors from throughout the world. Demonstrate traditional Native American skills, or perform old fiddle tunes in the pioneer camp.

Nevada, Elko DO

Snowshoe Hike in Lamoille Canyon

ELKO, Nev.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM approves maintenance and improvements for the Sand Mountain Recreation Area

The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, Stillwater Field Office has approved the Sand Mountain Recreation Area [SMRA] Campground Improvement and Maintenance proj

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

Draft Environmental Impact Statement available for the Gemfield Project, Esmeralda County, Nevada

Tonopah, NV – The Bureau of Land Management, Tonopah Field Office (TFO), has published a Notice of Availability in the Federal Register for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) associate

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

BLM to Conduct Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Expansion of the Coeur Rochester and Packard Mines

The Bureau of Land Management will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed expansion of the Coeur Rochester and Packard Mines near Lovelock in Pershing County.

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

Comment period open on additional environmental review for the Mount Hope Project in Eureka County

Battle Mountain, NV – The Bureau of Land Management, Mount Lewis Field Office, has published a Notice of Availability in the Federal Register for the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Stateme

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Temporary closure of certain public lands for the 2019 Mint 400

LAS VEGAS— The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration from March 9 through March 10, 2019.

Nevada

BLM Nevada Director Jon Raby sworn in

RENO, Nev. -- Today, Jon Raby was officially sworn in as the Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Director by BLM’s Deputy Director for Policy Brian Steed.

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

Public Comment Invited: Draft Environmental Assessment available for Lazy Old Men Mine Project

The Bureau of Land Management, Mount Lewis Field Office, has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for Lazy Old Men Mining Company, L.L.C.’s (LOM) proposed Lazy Old Men Mine.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM requests proposals for guided services at Red Rock Canyon

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Red Rock/Sloan Field Office is requesting proposals for guided services at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM Signs Decision on Emigrant Amendment EA

ELKO, Nev.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM and NDOW seed public lands burned in Goshute Cave Fire

ELY, Nev.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive hours change March 1

View of Red Rock Canyon LAS VEGAS – The

Nevada, Elko DO

California Trail Interpretive Center Celebrates Women’s History

ELKO, Nev. – Learn about historic Nevada women and traditional fiber arts at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

Nevada, Elko DO

Notice of public comment period for environment compliance documents for 49 parcels for the June oil and gas lease sale located in the Elko District

ELKO, Nev. -- In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting American energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is considering offering up to 49 parcels, com

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM to conduct open house discussion of the Charleston Travel Management Area

Elko, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Elko District Office will be conducting an open house to discuss Route Evaluations for the Charleston Travel Management Area (CTMA).&nb

Carson City DO

BLM suspends Pine Nut Mountains HMA wild horse gather due to weather

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Pine Nut Mountains Wild Horse Gather will be suspended today due to weather. The gather may be resumed later in 2019 sometime after foaling season.