Press Releases
September Oil and Gas Lease Sale Scheduled at Bureau of Land Management Eastern States Office
The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM ES) office will hold a quarterly, competitive oil and gas lease sale on September 12, 2013, at the BLM ES office located at 7450 Boston Boulevard,
Meadowood Bike Trails New Opportunities on the Horizon
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area has been undergoing some major changes in the mountain bike arena.
BLM Shares the Purpose and Need Statement for Western Oregon Planning Effort
To enhance the transparency and increase public involvement in the western Oregon planning process, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is releasing the Purpose and Need statement for the Resource
Results of BLM Nevada Oil and Gas Lease Sale 6/14/2013
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) generated $862,183 during its quarterly oil and gas competitive lease sale held in Reno on June 11, selling 33 parcels that comprised 53,923 acres.
Highway 50 reopens and Evacuations lifted at Royal Gorge Fire
Cañon City, Colo. – Fire officials announced this evening that U.S. HWY 50 was reopened as of 8 p.m.
BLM Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement and Preferred Alternative for SunZia Southwest Transmission Line Project
Santa Fe, NM - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is releasing a Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS) that provides a comprehensive analysis of potential environmental impacts for the
BLM Reopens Comment Period for Proposed Commercial Oil Shale Regulations
WASHINGTON – In order to facilitate greater review by the public and key stakeholders, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it is reopening the public comment period for propose
Royal Gorge Fire Update
Cañon City, Colo. – Management of the Royal Gorge Fire has transitioned to the Rocky Mountain Area Incident Management Team B. The team will host a 7 p.m.
BLM to hold open house meetings on Dominguez-Escalante Resource Management Plan
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.
Firefighters continue work on Royal Gorge Fire, Highway 50 remains closed west of Canon City
Key Facts as of 12 noon
ROYAL GORGE FIRE UPDATE
CAÑON CITY, Colo. - The Royal Gorge Fire was reported at 1 p.m.
Royal Gorge Fire, Update 10:15 p.m.
Canon City, Colo. – The Royal Gorge Fire is now estimated at 3,800 acres with 0% containment. Origin of fire was south of the Royal Gorge Bridge Park, which is west of Canon City.
NAVAJO ELDER TO SPEAK AT THE ANASAZI HERITAGE CENTER
DOLORES, Colo.- James Peshlakai, a Navajo elder, storyteller, teacher and artist who successfully bridges cultural gaps, will share his insights at 1 p.m.
BLM Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Hydraulic Fracturing Rule
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it is extending the public comment period on its proposed revised rule to regulate hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas on publ
BLM Grand Junction draft resource management plan comment period coming to a close
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is scheduled to conclude a 130-day comment period on June 24 for the Grand Junction Field Office draft Resource Management Plan.
BLM Montana-Dakotas Reopens 2013 Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils
The Bureau of Land Management in Montana and the Dakotas announced today that it is reopening the public call for nominations for 23 open positions on its four Resource A
Conditions Are Favorable for Prescribed Burn near Powderhorn, CO
Gunnison, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Gunnison Field Office is planning to begin a prescribed burn for the Indian Creek fuels treatment project later this week.
Volunteers needed to build ATV trail
MONTROSE, Colo. – In recognition of National Public Lands Day, the Bureau of Land Management is looking for volunteers to help build a new ATV trail in the Dry Creek Travel Management Area.
BLM's first wild horse ecosanctuary is open and offering tours this summer
The Deerwood Ranch, the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) first wild horse ecosanctuary, is offering tours this summer.
Fireworks and Exploding Targets Banned on BLM Lands 2013
Effective June 1, 2013, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) prohibits the use of fireworks and exploding targets on all BLM-managed public lands throughout Oregon and Washington.
Agreement signed to conserve sage-grouse on grazing allotments
PORTLAND, Ore. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the U.S.
Crews Respond to Wildfire in Rio Blanco County
CRAIG, Colo. –Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit crews are now responding to a Rio Blanco County, lightning caused wildfire near Willow Creek in the Piceance Basin.
BLM Competitive Coal Lease Sale in Rio Blanco, Moffat Counties Nets $6.39 Million
Lakewood, Colo. – Today the Bureau of Land Management leased a 3,155-acre tract for $6.39 million to Blue Mountain Energy, Inc.