Press Releases

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Colorado

Secretary Jewell, Governor Hickenlooper Announce Landmark Settlement for Colorado's Roan Plateau that Balances Conservation, Oil & Gas Development

DENVER, Colo.– Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today joined Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and U.S.

National Office, Colorado

Secretary Jewell, Governor Hickenlooper, Colorado Congressional Delegation Announce Landmark Settlement for Colorado's Roan Plateau that Balances Conservation, Oil & Gas Development

Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today joined Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and U.S.

Colorado

BLM releases draft Environmental Analysis to reduce impacts at Guffey Gorge

CANON CITY, Colo.

California

BLM Rejects Solar Development in Silurian Valley

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today it has rejected an application for a solar energy right-of-way in the Silurian Valley in San Bernardino County, Calif.

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.

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon Calling Artists for Spring Residencies

Las Vegas – With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s time for artists to share their thanks in celebrating one of Southern Nevada's icons by applying for spring residencies at Red Rock Canyon Nati

National Office

BLM Employees Recognized for Outstanding Public Engagement Efforts in 2014

In recognition of their exceptional work to enhance public appreciation of our public lands, two Bureau of Land Management (BLM) employees were honored with the BLM's "Excellence in Interpretation

National Office

BLM Extends Public Comment Period for Solar/Wind Competitive Leasing Proposed Rule and Announces Webinar

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has extended the comment period for the proposed rule that would promote the use of "designated leasing areas" that include the Bureau of Land Management's Solar

Alaska

BLM fulfills final Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act entitlements for four Gana-A 'Yoo villages

ANCHORAGE -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) f

Alaska

National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Oil & Gas Lease Sale Generates Nearly $659,000

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today held a lease sale in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) that generated $658,978.20.
Colorado

BLM extends public comment period for HAMET proposal and announces additional public meeting

CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office wants your input on Fort Carson’s proposal to use public lands for helicopter training.

Utah

BLM-Utah Quarterly Oil and Gas Lease Sale Results

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah received bonus bids totaling $4,876,823 for 64 parcels covering 64,701 acres at the quarterly oil and gas lease sale held today at the BLM-Utah State Office

Colorado

BLM seeks nominations for two positions on the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Advisory Council

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.—The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations to fill two vacancies on its Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Advisory Council.

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office Posts Sale Notice for February Oil and Gas Lease Sale

DENVER – The Bureau of Land Management Colorado will offer 39 parcels totaling 28,079 acres during the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., Feb.

Utah

BLM Posts Proposed Parcel List for February 2015 Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Canyon Country District Office today posted the list of parcels proposed for auction at the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Feb.

Utah

BLM Utah Recreation Resource Advisory Council Meeting and Conference Call 11/25/2014

The Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) Recreation Resource Advisory Council (RecRAC) will host a meeting and conference call on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Alaska

BLM Alaska Releases Guidance for Reclamation of Placer-Mined Streams

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska is providing guidance es

Colorado

Crews could begin burning slash piles above El Jebel tomorrow

SILT, Colo.

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $94,833

DENVER – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold 19 parcels totaling 5,103 acres for $94,833 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Colorado

BLM releases environmental assessment for May oil and gas lease sale

CANON CITY, Colo.

California

Comment Period Extended on Draft Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan

In response to public requests, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S.

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $94,833

Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold 19 parcels totaling 5,103 acres for $94,833 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.