Announcements

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Announcements by region.
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Nevada, Wells FO

BLM seeks input for proposed Murdock Mountain Phosphate Exploration Project

The BLM is seeking public comment on the proposed Murdock Mountain Phosphate Exploration Project in Elko County.
Colorado, Royal Gorge FO

Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office under new leadership

The Bureau of Land Management is excited to announce Doug Mayes as the new head of its Royal Gorge Field Office.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon

Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site to Temporarily Close

The Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site, located in Mill City, Oregon, for hazard tree removal from July 8–10, 2024.
Nevada

BLM seeks public input on proposed expansion of the Colado Mine Project in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposal to expand the Colado Mine Project in Pershing County.
Utah, Monticello FO

The BLM and USDA Forest Service to host Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee meeting

The BLM Monticello Field Office and USDA Manti-La Sal National Forest will host a field tour of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Bureau of Land Management Treatments Prevent Wildfire From Spreading to Oregon Town

Last week, wildfire broke out on public lands near the community of La Pine, Oregon. Fortunately, decades of land treatments performed by the Bureau of Land Management helped stop the fire in its tracks.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Mustang Champions and the BLM announce upcoming event in Las Vegas, Nevada from July 11-13, 2024

Presented by the Mustang Champions, BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program, and Western Horseman, the “Mustang Challenge” is the richest national western discipline mustang competition. The event will take place on July 11-13, 2024 at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The total purse will be $125,000 with the Champion awarded $50,000.
Montana-Dakotas

Fireworks Prohibited on BLM Lands in Montana and the Dakotas

Fireworks are strictly prohibited on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management. These areas consist of multiple national monuments, recreation areas, campgrounds and more across Montana and the Dakotas.  
Arizona, Lake Havasu FO

BLM initiates environmental analysis of the Socorro Solar Energy Project

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input to inform development of an environmental assessment for the proposed Socorro Solar Energy project in southeastern La Paz County.
Colorado, Uncompahgre FO

Dan Ben-Horin begins new role as BLM Uncompahgre Field Manager

Dan Ben-Horin begins in his new role as Field Manager for the Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office in BLM Colorado’s Southwest District.