Press Releases

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Eastern States

Bureau of Land Management proposes to renew hardrock mineral leases with updated stipulations in the Superior National Forest

WASHINGTON—The Bureau of Land Management released an Environmental Assessment (EA) today that analyzes the potential effects of renewing hardrock mineral leases, which include updated stipulations

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Cottonwood FO

BLM's Cottonwood Field Office to begin recruiting for seasonal positions

COTTONWOOD, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s Cottonwood Field Office will be filling multiple seasonal positions for the upcoming 2019 field season.  An initial round of r

California, California Desert DO

The BLM implements public safety measures for annual King of the Hammers race

Image of off road vehicle on rocky desert.

California, California Desert DO

BLM schedules DUI checkpoints on public lands throughout Imperial County

Photo of campers and off road vehicles at a camp in between dunes. Photo by Sarah K.

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

Bureau of Land Management to remove up to 20 wild burros residing outside of the Hickison Herd Management Area in Lander County, Nevada

On December 18, 2018, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Battle Mountain District, began to gather and remove up to 20 excess wild burros that are damaging private property, land and crops. 

New Mexico

BLM Announces Appointment of Tim Spisak as State Director for New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management today announced the appointment of Tim Spisak, a 34-year career BLM employee, as State Director for New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas.

Southern Nevada DO, Red Rock/Sloan FO

Red Rock Canyon and Sloan Canyon National Conservation Areas open limited hours on Christmas

LAS VEGAS – Red Rock Canyon and Sloan Canyon National Conservation Areas will have limited hours on Christmas Day, December 25.

California, Central California DO

BLM reduces Tuttle Creek Campground winter rates in the Alabama Hills

Image of snow capped mountains at the edge of a high desert at sunset.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument closed on Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Jan. 6

 In keeping with the administration’s priorities of being good neighbors and respecting the ties that native and traditional communities have to public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is

Montana-Dakotas

BLM employee's quick response saves motorist's life

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – A Miles City motorcycle rider caught a lucky break after crashing his motorbike at the Glendive Short Pine Off-Highway Vehicle Area last September.

Utah, Canyon Country DO

Prescribed fires planned this winter in San Juan County

MONTICELLO, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management will conduct a number of prescribed fires on public lands in San Juan County during the coming fall and winter months.  These

Utah, Canyon Country DO

Ford Ridge prescribed burns planned for this winter

PRICE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management plans to conduct a prescribed burn of slash piles on approximately 60 acres of public lands in the Ford Ridge area approximately 17 mile

Utah

Prescribed burns planned this winter along the Colorado River

MOAB, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management plans to conduct prescribed burning of slash piles along the Colorado River along state Routes 128 and 279, and in the Kane Creek area ne

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM concludes Silver King Herd Management Area wild horse gather

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District, Caliente Field Office has concluded the Silver King Herd Management Area (HMA) Wild Horse Gather.  The BLM gathered and

Utah, West Desert DO

BLM seeks to improve wild horse population control in the Onaqui Mountain Herd Management Area

SALT LAKE CITY—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office signed a Decision Record today authorizing population control measures for wild horses in the On

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM Firefighters hosting job assistance fair in Elko, Nevada

ELKO, Nev. – Wildland firefighters from the Bureau of Land Management’s Elko District Office will host a firefighter recruitment event on Wednesday, December 19, from 3:00 p.m.

Eastern States

Bureau of Land Management – Eastern States quarterly oil and gas lease sale results

WASHINGTON — In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States State Office (BLM-ESSO) held a quarterly oil and gas

Wyoming, High Desert DO

BLM Issues Final EIS for the Riley Ridge to Natrona Pipeline Project

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo.

Colorado, Southwest DO

BLM Southwest Resource Advisory Council to meet in Montrose

MONTROSE, Colo.

Alaska

BLM reschedules scoping meetings for new NPR-A plan

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management rescheduled the four remaining public scoping meetings that were postponed due to the Nov. 30 earthquake in Anchorage.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming December oil and gas lease sale garners $4,000

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Arizona, Phoenix DO

Public comments sought as BLM evaluates public land lease to Pinal County for proposed regional park

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management, Lower Sonoran Field Office, is processing a request from the Pinal County Board of Supervisors to lease approximately 498 acres of public l

California, Central California DO, Bakersfield FO

BLM Bakersfield releases hydraulic fracturing environmental analysis scoping report

Image of four oil derricks in a row.

California, Central California DO

BLM to host hiring open house for Central California seasonal wildland fire positions

Image of wildland firefighter walking in front of fire.