Press Releases

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New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM adjusts hours of operation at Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area

TAOS, N.M.The Bureau of Land Management Taos Field Office has adjusted the hours of operation for the Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area for the upcoming fall season.

California, Central California DO

Nevada County tire amnesty week, sponsored by the Bureau of Land Management and partners

Volunteers accept used tires.

Colorado

BLM reduces fire restrictions in Park County, remains in Stage 1

Cañon City, Colo.

National Office

The Bureau of Land Management seeks nominations to fill vacancies on National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking nominations to fill three positions on its National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board.

Utah

Bureau of Land Management to begin Frisco Herd Management Area wild horse gather

CEDAR CITY, Utah — On Sept.

Utah

BLM seeks comments on 28 parcels covering 67,586 acres in geothermal lease sale in Southwestern Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to offer 28 parcels, totaling approximately 67,586.69 acres on December 15, 2020.

Utah, Green River DO

BLM concludes Muddy Creek wild horse gather in Emery County

PRICE, Utah— The Bureau of Land Management Price Field Office has concluded the gather and removal of excess wild horses from areas in and around the Muddy Creek Herd Management Area (HMA) in Emery

Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management Ashland Field Office issues emergency fire closures

Medford, Ore. – As a result of extreme fire activity, the Bureau of Land Management Medford District has temporarily closed all BLM-administered public lands from Tow

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Coos Bay District Extends Recreation Site Closures Due to Ongoing Fire Risk

Coos Bay, Ore.

California, Northern California DO

BLM Junction City Campground reopened for public use

A man fly fishes in the Trinity River.

Wyoming

BLM to begin Red Desert wild horse gather

RAWLINS, Wyo. – In support of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) mission to sustainably manage wild horses and burros on public rangelands, the BLM Rawlins and Lander field offi

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Bureau of Land Management keeps recreation sites closed in northwestern Oregon due to ongoing fire risk

As a result of extreme fire activity, the Bureau of Land Management Northwest Oregon District has temporarily closed all recreation sites and certain roads through September 30.
New Mexico

BLM personal-use fuelwood permits available at various locations and online

Santa Fe, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management is selling fuelwood permits for personal use to the public.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Bureau of Land Management to begin South Steens Herd Management Area wild horse gather

Hines, Ore.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM offers online passes, timed entry reservations for Red Rock Canyon NCA on Recreation.gov

LAS VEGAS — The Bureau of Land Management will offer online timed entry reservations and purchase of daily entry passes for the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Scenic Dr

Canyon Country DO

The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service invite the public to participate in online meeting of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee

MONTICELLO, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Monticello Field Office and U.S.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

The Bureau of Land Management analyzes direct sale of two public land parcels near Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area

MONTROSE, Colo.

National Office

The Bureau of Land Management updates mineral cost recovery fee schedule

GRAND JUNCTION – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a final rule, effective October 1, 2020, which updates the cost recovery fees that the BLM charges for processing ce

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public comment on McCain Valley campground improvements

Sign for McCain Valley Campground.

Arizona, Gila DO, Safford FO

BLM announces improvements and temporary road closures for Haekel Road near Hot Well Dunes

SAFFORD, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Safford Field Office is planning a road improvement project this fall that will improve public access to the 2,000-acre BLM-m

Idaho

BLM invites Idahoans to show their public lands some love!

BOISE, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites Idahoans to show their nearly 12 million acres of public lands in the Gem State some love. How?

New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico accepting comments for January 2021 oil and gas lease sale

SANTA FE, New Mexico – As part of the Trump Administration’s commitments to being a good neighbor and responsibly developing our natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management (B

California, Central California DO

The Bureau of Land Management temporarily closes Case Mountain recreation area

Fire roars through tall forest.BAKERSFIELD, Calif.

Idaho

BLM invites Idahoans to show their public lands some love!

BOISE, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites Idahoans to show their nearly 12 million acres of public lands in the Gem State some love. How?

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management Medford District issues emergency fire closures

Medford, Ore. – As a result of extreme fire activity, the Bureau of Land Management Medford District has temporarily closed all BLM-administered public lands south of