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Nevada

BLM Proposes to Sell 516.18 Acres in Clark County

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Las Vegas Field Office, is seeking public comments on a proposal to sell 40 parcels, totaling 516.18 acres of public land in Clark

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Red Rock Canyon Seeking Comments on Infrastructure Improvement

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Red Rock/Sloan Field Office will host a public meeting on Tuesday, August 12 at 2 p.m.

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Results of BLM Nevada Oil and Gas Sale 7/17/2014

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) generated $137,472 during its quarterly oil and gas competitive lease sale held in Reno on July 17, selling 27 parcels that comprised 38,070.81 acres.

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BLM to Offer Oil and Gas Parcels in Battle Mountain District at Lease Sale on July 17

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding a competitive oil and gas lease sale on Thursday, July 17 at the BLM Nevada State Office, 1340 Financial Blvd., Reno.

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BLM Nevada Photo Contest Ends August 31, 2014

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada is accepting submissions for its second photo contest through August 31.

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Black Rock Desert to Feature Artist in Residence Exhibits

From July 26 through August 9, 2014, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) welcomes the public to the inaugural exhibit of artwork by the Black Rock Desert Artists in Residence.

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Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone Auction Selects Three Potential Developers

Las Vegas –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today sought competitive bids to develop solar energy projects on up to approximately 3,083 acres of public land in the Dry Lake Sola

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Red Rock Canyon to Feature Local Artist Exhibits July-August 2014

Las Vegas – Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area will display its first Artist-in-Residence program exhibition from July 4 until August 30.

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BLM to Host Competitive Auction for Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a competitive auction for public lands in the Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone at the City of North Las Vegas Council Chambers o

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No Fireworks Allowed on BLM Managed Public Lands

Las Vegas –While fireworks are available in Nye County and safe and sane fireworks go on sale in Clark County June 28, fire restrictions remain in place in Southern Nevada. 

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BLM Seeks Public Comment for Non-Competitive Direct Sale of Reversionary Interest of a Patent

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office, is seeking public comment on a proposal for a Non-competitive Direct Sale and Release of Reversionary Interest, Clark County,

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Red Rock Canyon Seeking Comments on Infrastructure Improvements

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Red Rock/Sloan Field Office is seeking public comments on an Environmental Assessment for two infrastructure projects at Red Ro

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BLM Nevada Offers July 2014 Workshop on Filing Mining Claims

Public land mining is big in Nevada. There are more than 200,000 active mining claims on lands managed by Bureau of Land Management in the state.

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BLM to Host Competitive Auction for Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone

Las Vegas, Nevada – As part of the Obama Administration's strategy to spur renewable energy development on public lands and the President’s comprehensive plan to cut carbon polluti

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Red Rock Canyon Campground to Close Until Labor Day Weekend

Las Vegas - Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s developed campground -- Red Rock Campground -- is scheduled to temporarily close from May 27 to August 29, 2014 during this

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Land Sale Generates More Than $18 Million for Projects

Las Vegas --The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today sold 87.5 acres in eight parcels for $18,071,500 during a competitive-public-land sale.

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BLM to Sell 120 Acres in Auction

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold an auction Thursday, May 22 at 10 a.m.

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Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Announced 5/16/2014

Las Vegas – Today the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service, Nevada Division of Forestry, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S.

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BLM Media Statement on Drought and Grazing

Over the past year BLM Nevada managers have been working with stakeholders who use and enjoy the public lands in Nevada to find ways to cope with drought throughout the state.

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Artists Selected for Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon-Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area Summer 2014 Program

Friends of Black Rock-High Rock, in collaboration with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Winnemucca District Office and the Great Basin Landscape Conservation Cooperative, is pleased to announce

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BLM Reschedules Elko/Southern Nevada Competitive Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada has rescheduled the Elko/Southern Nevada Competitive Oil and Gas Lease Sale for September 9, 2014; the sale was originally scheduled for June 24, 2014.

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Temporary Closure in Northeastern Clark County During Trespass Cattle Impoundment

Las Vegas – Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southern Nevada District Office and National Park Service (NPS) Lake Mead National Recreation Area will resolve a long-standing cattle trespass in northe

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Temporary Closure in Northeastern Clark County Due to Trespass Cattle Impoundment

Las Vegas – Public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Northeastern portions of Clark County within the Gold Butte, Mormon Mesa, Bunk

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BLM Nevada Postpones Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management Nevada has postponed the oil and gas lease sale for parcels in the Elko and Southern Nevada districts from June 24, to a date in the near future.

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Red Rock Canyon Launching Artist Residencies

Las Vegas – Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area will become an even more beautiful place on March 16 when the Artist-in-Residency program will debut its first artist.