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Nevada

BLM oil and gas lease sale in Nevada received no bids

The Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office today conducted a competitive oil and gas lease sale offering 4 parcels covering 4,720 acres in Nevada. The BLM received no bids for this

Nevada
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Elko fire restrictions announced 2023

On July 25th, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management, Elko County Fire Protection District, Nevada Division of Forestry and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are implementing fire restrictions in Elko County Nevada.
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

BLM plans to protect Douglas County recreation areas from mining

ROSEBURG, Ore.

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed temporary closure of public lands in the Stoddard Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Area

Wyoming

BLM issues Stage 1 fire restrictions in Goshen, Platte and Weston counties

Nevada

BLM accepting public comments for proposed geothermal lease sale in Nevada

The Bureau of Land

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Vale Bureau of Land Management enacting fire restrictions district-wide

VALE, Ore.

Alaska
Two caribou graze on the tundra slopes in the Steese National Conservation Area.

BLM Opens Fortymile Caribou Federal Subsistence Hunt on August 1

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office will open the Fortymile caribou federal subsistence hunt on federal public lands in Units 20E, 25C and a portion of 20F on August 1, 2023​.
California

Wildland Firefighter Memorial Unveiled at Camp Smokey

Colorado

BLM to enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. —

National Office
BLM Staff conducting compliance check on oil and gas development in Colorado

Interior Department Takes Steps to Modernize Oil and Gas Leasing on Public Lands, Ensure Fair Return to Taxpayers

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced new steps to revise the Bureau of Land Managem

Arizona

BLM announces 20-year extension of withdrawal supporting the Federal Correctional Institution–Phoenix

California

BLM seeks nominations to Resource Advisory Councils in California

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management to conduct nuisance wild horse and burro gather in Pahrump, Nevada

LAS VEGAS – On or about July 20, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management, Southern Nevada District, plans to begin a nuisance wild horse and burro gather on private lands outside the J

California, Central California DO

Jeff Horn named BLM Mother Lode Field Office manager

Arizona, Phoenix DO
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BLM to hold virtual information forum for Maricopa County solar proposals

PHOENIX —The Bureau of Land Management will host a virtual forum to share information and receive public input on two right-of-way applications for the proposed Caballero and South

California, Central California DO

Camp Smokey 2023 at the California State Fair, Sacramento

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public comment on gas pipeline right-of-way reassignment in Kern and San Bernardino counties

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.

Wyoming

Ready, Set, Go! Trails Center to host "Pony Express Relay" race in August

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
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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