Press Releases

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Eastern States

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,

Eastern States

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.

Oregon-Washington

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

Nevada

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.

Colorado

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.

New Mexico

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

Colorado

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

Colorado

Royal Gorge Fire reaches 20 percent containment

Key Facts as of 8:30 p.m.

Colorado

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.

Colorado

BLM to hold open house meetings on Dominguez-Escalante Resource Management Plan

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Colorado

ROYAL GORGE FIRE UPDATE

CAÑON CITY, Colo. - The Royal Gorge Fire was reported at 1 p.m.

Colorado

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.

Colorado

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.

Colorado

BLM Approves Potassium Prospecting and Exploration near Egnar

DOLORES, Colo.

Colorado

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

Colorado

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. 

Montana-Dakotas

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

Colorado

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.

Colorado

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.

Wyoming

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.

Oregon-Washington

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.

Oregon-Washington

Agreement signed to conserve sage-grouse on grazing allotments

PORTLAND, Ore. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the U.S.

Colorado

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.

Colorado

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.