Public Input & Actions

BLM publishes proposed and final rules in the Federal Register and carries out environmental reviews in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Announcing and explaining bureau plans and proposals and providing the public an opportunity to comment on proposed actions is an important part of informed management. We encourage citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that are important to them.
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Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Colorado River Valley FO

BLM Reopens Public Lands in Garfield County After 310 Fire

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado River Valley Field Office has rescinded the emergency closure associated with the 310 Fire, reopening all previously closed lands in Garfield County effective today.
Oregon-Washington

Fire Restrictions: BLM Urges Fire Prevention During National Shooting Sports Month

Fire restrictions remain in effect on all BLM public lands in Oregon and Washington as the region continues through a record setting wildfire season. More than 2.5 million acres have already burned across the Northwest.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

BLM Approves 16 Oil and Gas Wells and Pipeline Bore Holes in Utah

The BLM Vernal Field Office has approved the WOJ Natural Gas Wells, Horse 1 Pad Oil Wells, and Clay Basin Pipeline bore holes in Utah.
Colorado

BLM reduces fire restrictions across parts of Colorado

Fire restrictions reduced to Stage 1 on BLM-administered public lands in Colorado: Effective Aug. 18 in the Royal Gorge and San Luis Valley field offices and Aug. 21 in the Uncompahgre and Gunnison field office .
New Mexico, Oklahoma FO, Farmington DO, Taos FO

Filing Plats of Survey; New Mexico, Oklahoma

The plats of survey and the supplemental plat of the following described lands are scheduled to be officially filed 30 calendar days after the date of this publication
Utah

BLM Approves a Communications Site and 36 APDs in Utah

The BLM Salt Lake Field Office has approved the Crawford Mountain Communication Site Amendment BLM Vernal Field Office has approved 36 APDs in eastern Utah.
Utah, Canyon Country DO, Moab FO

BLM Seeks Input on Proposed Backcountry Airstrips in Southeast Utah

The BLM seeks public comment on a draft environmental assessment to maintain and designate backcountry airstrips in the Canyon Country District in southeast Utah as open for use by aircraft only.
Colorado

BLM reduces fire restrictions in eastern Colorado

The Rocky Mountain District in eastern Colorado is reducing fire restrictions from Stage 2 to Stage 1 on BLM-administered public lands within the Royal Gorge and San Luis Valley field offices, effective Aug. 18.
Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO

BLM Approves a Geothermal Lease Sale and two APDs in Utah

The BLM Utah State Office approved the 2026 Geothermal Lease Sale and the BLM Vernal Field Office approved two Applications for Permit to Drill at the RP Oil Wells.
Nevada

BLM Issues Decision for Washoe County’s Lemmon Valley Stormwater Improvements Project

The Bureau of Land Management, Sierra Front Field Office has issued a decision authorizing Washoe County to construct, operate, and maintain a stormwater catchment and control facility on BLM-administered lands north of the Heppner Subdivision in Lemmon Valley, Nevada.
New Mexico, Farmington DO, Taos FO

BLM Notifies Public of Harmful Algal Blooms within Río Grande del Norte National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management Taos Field Office is notifying the public of changing conditions related to harmful algal blooms along sections of the Rio Grande within Río Grande del Norte National Monument.