Press Releases

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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

Lecture on Possible Ice Age Rock Art at the Anasazi Heritage Center

DOLORES, Colo.

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.

Nevada

BLM Nevada Volunteer Receives "Making a Difference" National Award

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) presented its prestigious "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Awards at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

California

BLM Approves Wind Energy Project in Southern California

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved the issuance of a right-of-way grant to Alta Windpower Development, LLC (Alta Windpower) to construct, operate, maintain and decommission a wind ene

Wyoming

BLM Reminds Public of Wildfire Danger

With the Memorial Day Weekend ahead and more people spending time outdoors, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) reminds everyone to be cautious while using fire outdoors.

Nevada

BLM Defers Winnemucca and Carson City Oil and Gas Sale Until 2014

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada is deferring oil and gas lease sales on the Winnemucca and Carson City Districts until September 2014.

Colorado

Rio Grande Natural Area Commission meets May 29 in Alamosa

ALAMOSA, Colo. – The Rio Grande Natural Area Commission will meet Wednesday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rio Grande Water Conservation District office, 10900 East U.S.

Colorado

BLM Evaluating Five Parcels in Southwest Colorado for Feb. 2014 Lease Sale

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management announced a two-week scoping period on a proposal to offer five parcels totaling 5,443 acres in San Miguel, Dolores and Montrose counties in its Feb.

Colorado

Smoke likely visible north side of Grand Mesa

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Colorado

Interior Releases Updated Draft Rule for Hydraulic Fracturing on Public and Indian Lands for Public Comment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of the Obama Administration’s all-of-the-above strategy to support safe and responsible domestic energy production, the Department of the Interior today announced th

Colorado

Prescribed Burn Canceled

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Colorado

BLM Seeks Comments on Trail Project

GUNNISON, Colo.

Colorado

Volunteers needed for Transfer Trail maintenance May 18

SILT, Colo. – Volunteers are needed May 18 for the annual Transfer Trail “Open the Trail Day” north of Glenwood Springs.

Colorado

Northwest Colorado parcels scheduled for upcoming oil and gas lease sales

DENVER­ – The Bureau of Land Management Colorado is offering four parcels in northwestern Colorado in its August oil and gas lease sale, and reviewing a proposal to offer nine more in its February

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets nearly $34,000

DENVER – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold two parcels totaling 2,165 acres for $21,828 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets nearly $34,000 (05-09-13)

Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold two parcels totaling 2,165 acres for $21,828 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Colorado

Wildfire preparation and prevention workshop set for Glade Park

GLADE PARK, Colo. — Fire officials from a variety of agencies are hosting an informative workshop in Glade Park Tuesday, May 14 at 7 p.m.

Colorado

USFS and BLM to hold La Garita Hills analysis public meeting

LA GARITA, Colo - The Rio Grande National Forest’s Saguache Ranger District and Bureau of Land Management’s San Luis Valley Field Office will hold a public meeting concerning the La Garita Hil

Wyoming

Proposed Parcels for August Oil and Gas Lease Sale Posted

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office has posted its proposed list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Tuesday, Aug.