Press Releases

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Colorado

BLM plans pile burn to reduce hazardous fuels

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Tres Rios Field Office plans to begin burning slash piles from a hazardous fuels reduction project as early as Monday, Jan.

Eastern States

BLM Extends Southeastern States Draft Southeastern States Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Comment Period

The Bureau of Land Management has extended the public comment period on its Draft Southeastern States Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) until March 16, 2015 fo

Alaska

BLM Alaska Opens Public Comment on Proposed Areas of Critical Environmental Concern in the Eastern Interior Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement

BLM is considering changing the boundary of the proposed Fortymile Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) and designating a new ACEC on the Mosquito Flats, also in the Fortymile region.
California

U.S. District Court Issues Final Judgment and Order for Eagle Mountain Land Exchange in Riverside County

The U.S. District Court signed a final judgment and order on Dec. 18 on the Eagle Mountain Land Exchange in Riverside County, ending litigation that has been ongoing since 1999.

New Mexico

BLM Postpones January 21, 2015 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The New Mexico Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has postponed the January 21, 2015 Competitive Oil and Gas Lease Sale because additional time is required to evaluate public comments regarding potent

Nevada

With Snow Approaching, Call Before You Visit Red Rock

Las Vegas – Pristine snow capping Joshua trees with glorious red sandstone background is a photo sought after by many.

Alaska

BLM Alaska Seeks White Mountains Artist in Residence

FAIRBANKS — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking an artist for

National Office, New Mexico

BLM Helium Sales Generate $215 Million for American Taxpayer in 2014

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today will transfer $115 million to the U.S.

Colorado

BLM seeks public comment on proposed fuels reduction project on Basalt Mountain

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposal to reduce hazardous fuels for wildfires along the base of Basalt Mountain north of El Jebel near Spring Park Reservoir.

Nevada

BLM transfers land to state for senior housing complex

Las Vegas — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) sold five acres of public

Nevada

BLM Extends Public Comment Period for the Las Vegas and Pahrump Field Offices Draft Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement

Las Vegas – Nevada Bureau of Land Management (BLM) State Director Amy Lueders announced today that she will extend the current public comment period for the Las Vegas and Pahrump F

New Mexico

BLM and New Mexico State Historic Preservation Office Sign Revised Protocol Agreement

On December 17, 2014, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Director Jesse Juen, and the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) Jeff Pappas signed a protocol agreement

Nevada

BLM Nevada Announces 2015 Wild Horse Gathers

Beginning in late-January, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to gather wild horses from various locations across Nevada.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Releases Draft Plan for Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line Project

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released for public comment the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Land-use Plan Amendments for the Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line Pro

Colorado

Anasazi Heritage Center closed for holidays

DOLORES, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management Anasazi Heritage Center will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24, through Friday, Dec. 26, as well as Thursday, Jan.

Montana-Dakotas

2015 Summer Firefighting Positions Are Now Open at BLM Montana/Dakotas

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana/Dakotas Fire and Aviation Program is accepting applications for seasonal wildland firefighters to help protect our public lands.

Alaska

North Slope Science Initiative seeks Science Technical Advisory Panel members

Anchorage—The North Slope Science Initiative (NSSI

Colorado

A cherished reach of the Upper Yampa River forever conserved and open to the public

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. - Western Rivers Conservancy, the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S.

Utah

BLM Seeks Comment on Environmental Assessments for May 2015 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Color Country District is seeking public comment on environmental assessments (EA) analyzing the BLM's proposal to offer 14 parcels covering 15,062 acres in

Eastern States

BLM Eastern States Sponsors CFC Fundraising 5K to Get Up, Get Out, and Get Active for a Cause!

BLM Eastern States and Washington Office employees participated in a 5K Run/Walk to raise awareness and needed funds for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).

Oregon-Washington

BLM debuts San Juan Islands National Monument poster!

On Thursday, Dec.

Colorado

BLM firewood cutting season ends December 31

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office is offering fuel wood permits for the public to cut firewood through the end of 2014. Beginning Jan.

Nevada

BLM Announces Results of Ely Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) generated $1,814.00 during its quarterly oil and gas competitive lease sale held in Reno on December 9, 2014, selling 1 parcel that comprised 473.22 acres.