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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Nevada
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BLM seeks input on land sale to speed Anaconda copper mine cleanup

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management proposes to convey 2,062 public acres within the Anaconda Mine Site near Yerington in Lyon County to Atlantic Richfield Company to facilitate clean-up of the site.
Nevada
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BLM proposes sale of public land in Las Vegas Valley

BLM seeks public comment on the next proposed land sale under SNPLMA. Comment period closes April 9, 2026. If approved, the auction for 22 parcels comprising 223 acres will take place on April 28, 2026.
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New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
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BLM plans prescribed burns across three southern New Mexico counties

The Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District is preparing to implement three prescribed burns across Otero, Sierra and Doña Ana counties in the coming weeks. 
New Mexico, Pecos DO, Carlsbad FO
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Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of BLM New Mexico Terminated Oil and Gas Leases, Lea and Eddy Counties, NM

In accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received petitions for reinstatement of terminated competitive oil and gas leases
Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of BLM New Mexico Terminated Oil and Gas Lease…
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Worland FO
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BLM Worland Field Office dispersed recreation, Black Mountain Area

The Bureau of Land Management is notifying the public of alternate access to the Black Mountain Area following the installation of a gate at the end of Black Mountain Road, Hot Springs County Road 15-6.
Bristlecone FO
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BLM to begin emergency wild horse gather near Ely

The Bureau of Land Management will begin an emergency wild horse gather on Feb. 22, 2026, in Antelope Valley. The gather will primarily focus on wild horses located outside the Antelope Herd Management Area (HMA) and Moriah Herd Area (HA) in White Pine County, Nevada.
Oregon-Washington
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Notice of intent to revise resource management plans and prepare an associated environmental impact statement

The Oregon/Washington State Office intends to prepare a revision of the Northwestern and Coastal Oregon Resource Management Plan and Southwestern Oregon Resource Management Plan with an associated environmental analysis.
Notice of intent to revise resource management plans and prepare an associated …
National Office
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Rescission of regulations regarding leasing of solid minerals other than coal and oil shale

The BLM's regulations that address the Leasing of Solid Minerals Other Than Coal and Oil Shale, the Department of the Interior, through the BLM, is issuing a new final rule that responds to the comment.
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Farmington DO
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BLM Farmington reopens district office after renovations

Beginning Feb. 23, 2026, the Bureau of Land Management Farmington District Office, located at 6251 College Blvd., Farmington, NM 87402, will reopen and return to public operations following renovations.
New Mexico, Pecos DO, Carlsbad FO
A prescribed burn in the Pecos District in New Mexico.

Bureau of Land Management plans prescribed burn activities in Eddy County

Beginning in February, the Bureau of Land Management plans to conduct prescribed burn operations in Eddy County.
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO
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BLM issues decision on Coburn Free Use Permit

BLM Vale District has issued a Decision Record and Categorical Exclusion on the Coburn Free Use Permit.

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