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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New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

June 6: Bureau of Land Management announces upcoming meeting of Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will host a meeting June 6, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Wyoming

BLM seeks public comment for September 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

BLM Wyoming oil and gas lease sale for third quarter announcing a 30-day public comment period.
Nevada, Black Rock FO

Black Rock Station will be open to the public

The Black Rock Station will be reopening to visitors starting Memorial Day weekend through August 11, 2024.
Utah, Green River DO

Public invited to comment on Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry building replacement

The BLM Price Field Office today initiates a 15-day scoping comment period to gather public input on the Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry (CLDQ) building replacement project.
Wyoming

Road closure notice: Rim Lake Road off state highway 71

Due to elevated water levels at Rim Lake, Rim Lake Road off state highway 71 has been closed until further notice. For public safety, motorized travel is not authorized through this area.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon

BLM office moves to Port of Tillamook Bay

BLM leaders announced that the Tillamook Field Office will be moving June 3rd. The BLM’s lease at the current facility will expire in June, and the Field Office will relocate to the Port of Tillamook Bay.
Arizona, Colorado River DO

June 12: BLM to hold virtual solar variance meeting for Marketplace Solar, White Hills West Solar, and Arida 3 Solar projects

The BLM's Colorado River District Office will hold a virtual solar variance meeting for three projects: Marketplace Solar, White Hills West Solar, and Arida 3 Solar; on June 12.
Wyoming

Be careful with fire this Memorial Day

BLM is reminding people to be careful with fire while out recreating on public lands this Memorial Day weekend.
Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO

BLM announces July 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Montana and North Dakota

The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for July 16, 2024, to offer 27 oil and gas parcels totaling 5,574 acres in Montana and North Dakota. 
Wyoming, High Plains DO

Trails Center to host rug braiding workshop June 15

The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is offering an intermediate wool rug braiding workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 15.
Wyoming, Newcastle FO

BLM lifts fire restrictions for Crook, Niobrara and Weston Counties

The Bureau of Land Management has lifted fire restrictions for BLM-administered public lands in Crook, Niobrara, and Weston counties. The BLM joins county partners in rescinding restrictions following recent and expected precipitation that has reduced fire danger in northeastern Wyoming.