Press Releases

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California, Central California DO

Camp Smokey 2023 at the California State Fair, Sacramento

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Campfire Restrictions (Stage 2) Effective on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Beginning July 17

Joint News Release
Bureau of Land Management, Medford District
USDA Forest Service, Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Extreme Fire Danger on Public Lands in Medford District

MEDFORD, Ore.

Utah, Green River DO

Bureau of Land Management Utah Resource Advisory Council to hold meeting in Vernal

VERNAL, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management Green River District will host a meeting and field tour for the Utah Resource Advisory Council in August to discuss various issues rela

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

2023 Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Announced

LAS VEGAS – On July 14th, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Clark County, Moapa Valley Fire Protection District, Mt.

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District announces Community Pit #1 safety project comment period and open house

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District announces a reclamation safety project of the area known as Community Pit #1 in the Robledo Mountains.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management proposes online fall land sale in Las Vegas Valley

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposal to sell 17 parcels totaling 895.155 acres of public l

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM seeks input on analysis of McCullough Peaks herd plan and proposed bait trap

CODY, Wyo.—The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office has released an environmental assessment that analyzes future wild horse bait trap gathers and fertility control measures needed in the Mc

Wyoming

Adopt a BLM wild horse during Cheyenne frontier days

Cheyenne, Wyo – The Bureau of Land Management will sponsor a wild horse adoption during Cheyenne Frontier Days on the south side of S. Lions Park Drive in Lions Park. 

California, Central California DO

BLM Bishop Field Office partners with communities to reduce wildfire risk

Eastern States

BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Franklin Furnace, Ohio

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Bureau of Land Management is holding a wild horse and burro placement event August 11-12, 2023, offering approximately 30 excess animals gathered from western

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Equipment vandalism stalls BLM road improvements

LANDER, Wyo. — A Bureau of Land Management road grader was vandalized over the Fourth of July holiday weekend near the Sweetwater Station intersection of U.S. Highway 287 and Wyoming Highway 135.

Idaho, Boise DO, Owyhee FO

BLM to update travel management plan in Owyhee County

The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 45-day comment period for an environmental assessment considering updates to the Canyonlands East Travel Management Plan to establish a comprehensive system of motorized travel routes through central Owyhee County in southwestern Idaho. The planned updates are meant to address conflicts between users and natural resources while ensuring access to BLM-managed public lands.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Lakeview District Hires Three New Employees

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Lakeview District Office has hired three new employees, Steve Yates, Courtney Sheldon, and Chris Stout. 

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

August Caretaker Needed for Riddle Brothers Ranch

Are you interested in a three-week, paid vacation to Steens Mountain in southeast Oregon?
National Office

BLM infuses $3.5 million for cutting-edge clean energy use on public lands

WASHINGTON – Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced a $3.5 million partnership with the U.S.

New Mexico, Farmington DO, Taos FO

BLM plans temporary closure of Camel Tracks area

TAOS, N.M.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM, county and city continue tradition of safe fireworks location

WORLAND, Wyo. — Rainy weather didn’t curb Independence Day celebrations around the Bighorn Basin, including the tradition of fireworks at the gravel pit northwest of Worland.

Idaho, Boise DO, Four Rivers FO

BLM re-opens portions of the Boise Foothills

Southwest DO

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions begin July 10 in BLM Tres Rios Field Office

DOLORES, Colo.