Press Releases

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Alaska

BLM Invites Public Comment on Constantine Metal Resources Ltd.'s New Mining Plan of Operations for Continued Exploration in Haines, Alaska

GLENNALLEN, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Glennallen Field Office today announced that it has opened a public review and comment period to inform the BLM analysis for Constantine Met

Colorado

Grandview Ridge, Twin Buttes and Animas City Mountain Closures Start December 1

DURANGO, Colo. – Annual seasonal wildlife closures go into effect December 1, 2015, within the Grandview Ridge and Animas City Mountain areas managed by the Bureau of Land Management,  th

Nevada

John Ruhs reports as BLM Nevada State Director

John Ruhs began his duties as the new State Director for the Bureau of Land Management in Nevada today.

Alaska

BLM Artist in Residence to Display Artwork Inspired by the White Mountains at Fairbanks Presentation

Bureau of Land Management Artist in Residence Deb Horner will share her White Mountains experiences and art at a public presentation hosted by the Alaska Public Lands

Nevada

Busy Thanksgiving Weekend Anticipated at Red Rock

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.

National Office

BLM Announces Second Call for Nominations to Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

The Bureau of Land Management today issued a second call for public nominations to fill three positions on its national Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board.

Nevada

Water Canyon gather horses available for adoption

The Bureau of Land Management, Ely District, Schell Field Office, will be offering 11 weanlings and 3 yearlings gathered from the Water Canyon area of the Antelope Herd Management Area at an adopti

Alaska

BLM Alaska Resource Advisory Council to meet in Anchorage December 1 & 2

ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet at the Office of Aviation Services located at 4405 Lear Court, Anchorage, Alas

Oregon-Washington

Sage Grouse Withdrawal Meetings -- Update

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding meetings regarding mineral withdrawal related to the new sage-grouse plan at the BLM Lakeview District Office, in Lakeview, Oregon, from 5:00 to 7:00

Nevada

BLM Seeks Public Comment for a Change of Use for Recreational and Public Purposes Act Lease

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comment on a proposal for a Change of Use in Clark County, NV. 

Colorado

December Rio Grande Natural Area Commission meeting rescheduled

MONTE VISTA, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Rio Grande Natural Area Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Dec.

Colorado

Christmas tree permits on sale

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands within designated areas of the Grand Junction Field Office are now on sale. 

Colorado

BLM winter closures begin Dec. 1 in Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin counties

SILT, Colo. – Annual winter closures to motorized and mechanized vehicles will go into effect Dec.

Utah

BLM to Host Statewide Public Hearing for Use of Motorized Vehicles and Aircraft

Salt Lake City—The Utah Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host its annual statewide public hearing at the BLM-Utah Price Field Office to discuss the use of helicopters and motor

Colorado

Onshore Order rulemaking update: BLM extends comment periods, announces series of public meetings to review proposals, gather additional information

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it will hold a series of public meetings on its three proposed rules to update and replace its Onshore Oil and Gas Orders 3, 4,

Oregon-Washington

Pacific Connector Protest Period Extended

Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S.

Utah

BLM to Host Statewide Public Hearing for Use of Motorized Vehicles and Aircraft

The Utah Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host its annual statewide public hearing at the BLM-Utah Price Field Office to discuss the use of helicopters and motorized vehicles in the management

National Office

Onshore Order Rulemaking Update: BLM Extends Comment Periods

The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it will hold a series of public meetings on its three proposed rules to update and replace its Onshore Oil and Gas Orders 3, 4, and 5.

Colorado

BLM Christmas tree permits available in Silt - Fourth graders eligible for free permit

SILT, Colo. – Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands are available in Silt at the Colorado River Valley Field Office, 2300 River Frontage Road. 

Alaska

National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Oil and Gas Lease Sale Generates $788,680

Anchorage — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today generated $788,680 at an oil and gas lease sale from the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A).

Colorado

BLM releases Draft EIS analyzing previously issued oil and gas leases in the White River National Forest

EIS includes a thorough analysis of existing leases in Thompson Divide

Nevada

Land Sale Generates More Than $32.6 Million for Projects

Las Vegas --The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today sold 260.93 acres in 22 parcels for $32,608,500 during a competitive public land sale.

Colorado

BLM releases Draft Supplemental EIS on Roan Plateau

An important step in the implementation of the landmark settlement Agreement

Colorado

Federal firefighters to burn slash piles in Routt County

CRAIG, Colo - The Bureau of Land Management Little Snake Field Office plans to begin burning slash piles 21 miles north of Steamboat Springs Nov. 19.