Press Releases

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Montana-Dakotas

BLM Plans Prescribed Burns in Yellowstone County

The Bureau of Land Management's Billings Field Office is planning prescribed burning operations on BLM-managed land in Yellowstone County during the upcoming fall months.

Colorado

Four Corners lecture series features the Wetherill Network

DOLORES, Colo. – On Sept. 21, the Four Corners Lecture Series features Marietta Eaton’s talk entitled “The Wetherill Legacy” at 1 p.m. at the Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores, Colo.

Alaska

NANA Receives Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Land Patents

ANCHORAGE – At a September 15, 2014 signing ceremony, NANA Regional Corporation, Inc.

Colorado

BLM to begin restoring abandoned mine land site along the Slate River

GUNNISON, Colo.

Arizona

BLM Arizona Resource Advisory Council to Meet in Phoenix

The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Arizona Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet in Phoenix on September 9-10, 2014.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Selects Eugene District Manager

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces Kathryn (Kathy) Stangl as the new Eugene district manager.

Eastern States

Celebrate National Public Lands Day and Restore Trail to Hidden Pond at Meadowood

On September 27, 2014, thousands of volunteers at public lands sites throughout the United States are expected to participate in National Public Lands Day (NPLD) in a celebration of the work, play

Nevada

Results of BLM Oil and Gas and Geothermal Lease Sales

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) generated $68,415.50 during its quarterly oil and gas competitive lease sales held in Reno on September 9, selling 9 parcels that comprised 15,476.13 acres in th

Colorado

BLM Colorado announces new Northwest District Manager

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management has named long-time employee Joe Meyer as the new Northwest Colorado District Manager based in Grand Junction.
 

Alaska

North Slope Science Initiative Science Technical Advisory Panel to Meet in Anchorage

ANCHORAGE -- The North Slope Science Initiative (NSSI) Science Tech

Nevada

BLM Nevada Opens Photo Contest Voting on Facebook Page

Starting today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada state office will be posting entries in the 2014 photo contest to www.facebook.com/BLMNevada.

California

BLM to Offer Competitive Geothermal Lease Sale in California

To help meet the nation's renewable energy goals, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in California will hold a geothermal lease sale in Sacramento on Thurs., Sept. 11.

New Mexico

BLM and NM Game and Fish Partner to Provide Mobile Big Game Hunting Unit Maps

Santa Fe, NM – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has partnered with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish to offer mobile maps of New Mexico's big-game hunting units through the CarryMap App

Colorado

BLM seeks public comment on new trail plan near Meeker

MEEKER, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposal to develop a comprehensive non-motorized trail network near Meeker.

Nevada

BLM to Hold Oil and Gas and Geothermal Lease Sales Week of September 8

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding two competitive oil and gas lease sales on Tuesday, September 9 at the BLM Nevada State Office,1340 Financial Blvd., Reno.

Colorado

BLM performs land health assessments within Uncompahgre Field Office

MONTROSE, Colo.

Colorado

Local BLM Office Seeks Volunteers for National Public Lands Days Events

MONTROSE, Colo. – Pull on your hiking boots, and join the Bureau of Land Management for a month-long series of fun filled activities and volunteer opportunities.

Colorado

Rio Grande Natural Area Commission meets Sept. 11 in Alamosa

ALAMOSA, Colo. – The Rio Grande Natural Area Commission will meet from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 11 at the Rio Grande Water Conservation District, 10900 East U.S.

Colorado

BLM Colorado starts public scoping period for new trails at Oil Well Flat

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

Colorado

Firefighters planning pile burns in Fremont County

CANON CITY, Colo. – Beginning in early September, firefighters from the Royal Gorge Interagency Fire Unit plan to conduct pile burns if conditions warrant.

Colorado

BLM seeks public comment on temporary land closure

MEEKER, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is now seeking public comment on a proposal to temporarily close access to public lands 15 miles north of Meeker for safety reasons.
 

Alaska

BLM Fulfills Final Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Entitlement for Paimiut

ANCHORAGE —  The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) made an important land transfer to Paimiut Corp. this week.