Press Releases

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National Office

The Bureau of Land Management’s Final Rule Streamlines Royalty Rate Reduction Process for Non-Energy Solid Minerals Mined on Public Lands

GRAND JUNCTION – As part of the Trump Administration’s commitment to streamlining regulations and promoting American economic prosperity, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today

Montana-Dakotas

BLM temporarily closes Big Hole River recreation sites for upgrades

(BUTTE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office will upgrade some of its recreation sites along the Big Hole River southwest of Butte in early September.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM seeks comments on American Colloid Plan of Operations Modification EA

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management is accepting comments on an environmental assessment that analyzes potential impacts from a modification to American Colloid Company’s existing p

Color Country DO, St George FO, Utah

Recreation area temporarily closes due to water leak

The Red Cliffs Recreation Are

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

The Bureau of Land Management concluded the Shawave Mountains Herd Management Area wild horse and burro gather

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – On August 24, 2020, the Bureau of Land Management, Humboldt Field Office concluded a wild horse and burro helicopter gather.

Alaska

BLM Announces Increased Harvest Limit of Two Caribou for Fortymile Federal Subsistence Caribou Hunt

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced a change in the harvest limit from one caribou to two caribou beginning at 12 a.m. Aug.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

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

Lakeview, Ore.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM accepting grazing applications for Pumpkin Creek Allotment

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The Miles City Field Office is accepting applications for available forage for the Pumpkin Creek Allotment, located about 15 miles south of Miles City. 

New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico oil and gas lease sale nets more than $8 million

SANTA FE, N.M. – As part of the Trump Administration’s goal of promoting responsible energy development, the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico raised $8,284,586.

Utah, Color Country DO

St George Field Office reopens two recreation sites

ST GEORGE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management’s Red Cliffs Recreation Area, including the Red Cliffs Recreation Area campground, day use areas, White Reef trailhead, and the non-motorized lo

New Mexico, Pecos DO

The Bureau of Land Management invites public to comment on Proposed Kermit Overland Conveyor Project

CARLSBAD, New Mexico– The Bureau of Land Management is asking for public comments on a proposed conveyor system project, which would reduce truck traffic on public roadways and employ 715 employees

Nevada, Ely DO

The Bureau of Land Management will begin the Jakes Wash Herd Area emergency wild horse gather

ELY, Nev. – On or about August 28, the Bureau of Land Management, Ely District Office, Bristlecone Field Office, will begin an emergency wild horse gather on the Jakes Wash Herd Ar

California, Central California DO, Mother Lode FO

The Bureau of Land Management Mother Lode Field Office increases fire restrictions

A volunteer warping a fire-ring in plastic.

California, Central California DO, Bakersfield FO

The Bureau of Land Management Bakersfield Field Office seeks input on assessment for oil and gas lease sale in Kern County

An oil pump.BAKERSFIELD, Calif.

Idaho

Adopt a 4-H trained wild horse yearling via text or call-in

Boise, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District will host a call-in 4-H trained wild horse adoption on Aug. 30 from 1-2 p.m., accepting bids via phone or text.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Four Bear Trail

CODY, Wyoming — The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office will partner with the community at the Four Bear Trail on Saturday, Sept.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO

Public access increased in northern Idaho

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 25, 2020

Size: 3,079 acres
Containment:  87%
Cause: Lightning 

California, Central California DO

The Bureau of Land Management reopens Ft. Ord National Monument to the public

Two horse riders on a dirt road in Fort Ord National Monument.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO

Public access increased in northern Idaho

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Coeur d’Alene Field Office announced today the expansion of public access in the Rochat Divide/Pine Creek Special Recreation

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 24, 2020

Size: 3,079 acres
Containment: 52%
Cause: Lightning
Location: Hualapai Mountains, 5 miles south of Pine Lake

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Upcoming programs at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

BAKER CITY, Ore.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 23, 2020

Size: 3,079 acres
Containment:  16% 
Cause: Lightning 

California, Northern California DO

Bizz Johnson Trail temporarily closed due to encroaching Sheep Fire

Bikers on a trail in front of a tunnel.