Press Releases

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Utah, West Desert DO

Local, state, and federal government officials encourage public to use safe target shooting practices on West Mountain

SALT LAKE CITY—To improve public safety in the communities around West Mountain, the Bureau of Land Management, Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA), Ut

California, Northern California DO

Elk River Trail blocked by landslides; first 2.5 miles remain open

Image of uprooted tree in wet, forest soil.

Nevada

BLM Nevada Director Jon Raby sworn in

RENO, Nev. -- Today, Jon Raby was officially sworn in as the Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Director by BLM’s Deputy Director for Policy Brian Steed.

New Mexico

BLM Announces New Dates for Resource Management Plan Public Meetings

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) will host a series of public meetings to provide information, solicit input and answer questi

High Desert DO

BLM Issues Record of Decision for the Riley Ridge to Natrona Pipeline

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo.

National Office

BLM seeks bids for new off-range pastures for wild horses and burros

WASHINGTON— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it is seeking contractors for off-range pastures to provide a free-roaming environment and quality care for wil

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Temporary closure of certain public lands for the 2019 Mint 400

LAS VEGAS— The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration from March 9 through March 10, 2019.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming oil and gas lease sale garners nearly $88 million

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming raised $87.9 million in a competitive oil and gas lease sale last week.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM posts National Historic Trails monitoring report

LANDER, Wyo.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Little Snake FO

BLM releases draft travel management plan for eastern Moffat County

CRAIG, Colo – Today the Bureau of Land Management released a draft environmental assessment that analyzes alternatives for managing more than 1,900 miles of roads and trails on 370,000 acres of BLM

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Northwest Oregon: Temporary Closures Along Row River Trail Continue

Springfield, Ore.

West Desert DO

BLM seeks volunteers to monitor raptor nests

FILLMORE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fillmore Field Office and the Raptor Inventory Nest Survey (RINS) are seeking volunteers to collect and manage data regarding t

New Mexico

Prescribed burn planned in Otero County

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

New Mexico

Prescribed Burn Planned in Dripping Springs Natural Area

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On March 5, the Bureau of Land Management is planning a prescribed burn at the Dripping Springs Natural Area (Natural Area), near Las Cruces.  Weather permi

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center announces additional youth programming for Spring Break 2019

BAKER CITY, Ore.  - The Bureau of Land Management’s National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center will be connecting kids to public lands and America’s natural a

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

Public Comment Invited: Draft Environmental Assessment available for Lazy Old Men Mine Project

The Bureau of Land Management, Mount Lewis Field Office, has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for Lazy Old Men Mining Company, L.L.C.’s (LOM) proposed Lazy Old Men Mine.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO

BLM Kremmling Field Office seeks comments on plan to streamline commercial recreation permitting

KREMMLING, Colo.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM fire managers plan to conduct slash/debris pile burns 65 miles south of St. George near Mt. Trumbull

St. George, Utah — Fire managers for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip District are planning to burn slash debris piles located 65 miles south of St.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM requests proposals for guided services at Red Rock Canyon

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Red Rock/Sloan Field Office is requesting proposals for guided services at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

BLM and Forest Service provide additional opportunity for comments on revised oil and gas development proposal northeast of Paonia, Colorado

MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Uncompahgre Field Office and Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests are seeking public comments on a revis

Color Country DO

BLM issues decision to improve wild horse management in the North Hills Joint Management Area

CEDAR CITY, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management Cedar City Field Office has signed a Decision Record authorizing a wild horse gather and removal in the North Hills Joint M

National Office

BLM Announces Leadership Teams in DC, Alaska, and Idaho

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management today announced leadership appointments at the agency’s headquarters and in its Alaska and Idaho state offices.