Press Releases

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Nevada, Winnemucca DO

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public information to guide evaluation of the proposed Relief Canyon Mine – Phase II Expansion Project in Pershing County

WINNEMUCCA, Nevada – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Humboldt River Field Office is seeking information and comments from the public and stakeholders to help guide its evaluation of a proposed

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

BLM Evaluating Mineral Materials Contract in Fremont County

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Royal Gorge Field Office is seeking public scoping comments on a quarry proposed by Mountain Valley Excavating (MVE), east of sta

Montana-Dakotas

The Bureau of Land Management and the Office of Surface Mining seek comments on Falkirk coal lease application

DICKINSON, North Dakota – The Bureau of Land Management  and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement are accepting public comments on a coal lease application from the Fa

New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico releases sale notice for October 2020 oil and gas lease sale

SANTA FE, New Mexico-In keeping with the Trump Administration’s goal of promoting American energy security, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to offer a total of 11 parc

Utah, Canyon Country DO

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on proposed restrictions in Mineral and Hell Roaring canyons to protect wildlife

MOAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Moab Field Office has released the Mineral and Hell Roaring Canyons Environmental Assessment for 30-day public comment.

Colorado, Southwest DO

The Bureau of Land Management to transfer radios in support of local wildland firefighting partners

MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southwest Colorado Fire and Aviation Management Unit (SWCFAMU Fire) plans to transfer 23 Digital Mobile Radios to 

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 18, 2020

Acres: approx. 85 acres
Percent Containment: 0% 
Start Date: Sunday, August 16, 2020
Cause: Lightning 

Arizona, Phoenix DO

The Bureau of Land Management seeks input on proposed supplementary rules for new recreational shooting sports sites in Phoenix District

PHOENIX – As part of the Trump Administration’s effort to increase recreational and sporting opportunities on public lands, the Bureau of Land Manage

Arizona, Gila DO

BLM acquires land near Coyote Mountains Wilderness Area

TUCSON, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Tucson Field Office, in partnership with The Arizona Land and Water Trust, has acquired 477 acres of land utilizing Land and W

Alaska

Secretary Bernhardt Signs Decision to Implement the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program in Alaska

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock gateway sign vandalized, reward offered

LAS VEGAS – On the morning of August 13, vandals placed graffiti on a sandstone gateway sign marking the entry to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

Nevada, Ely DO

Robbie McAboy selected as District Manager for the Ely District

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management has selected Robbie McAboy as its new Ely District Manager. McAboy assumed her new post on August 17.

National Office, Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

Bureau of Land Management Accepting Comments for Gibellini Mine

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Mount Lewis Field Office has scheduled two virtual public meetings for the Gibellini Vanadium Mine on September 2 at 2 p.m.

Nevada, Carson City DO

Ken Collum begins 120-day detail as BLM Carson City District Manager

Carson City, Nev – On August 3, Ken Collum began a 120-day detail as the BLM Carson City District Manager.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Adopt a wild horse or burro online from the Wyoming Honor Farm

LANDER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management will hold an online wild horse and burro adoption event Sept.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM Lander and Fremont County begin Government Draw aerial weed treatments

LANDER, Wyo.

National Office

National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board to meet virtually

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado — The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will meet virtually September 23-24, 2020.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming proposes to offer 260 parcels in December 2020 oil and gas lease sale

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Wyoming State Office plans to offer 260 parcels totaling about 282,731 acres in an oil and gas lease sale the week of Dec. 14, 2020.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM issues Record of Decision on Borderlands Wind Project in New Mexico

SOCORRO, N.M.- The Department of the Interior (DOI) today announced the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued the Record of Decision (ROD) on the Borderlands Wind, L

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

The Bureau of Land Management Approves Blackrock Land Exchange

POCATELLO, Idaho – As part of the Trump Administration’s commitment to responsibly develop the nation’s natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Fa

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM invites public input on a mine project near Salome

LAKE HAVASU, Ariz.  - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lake Havasu Field Office has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) and is seeking public input on a proposed min

Colorado, Southwest DO, Grand Junction FO

Mesa County implements Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

MESA COUNTY, Colo - The Mesa County Sheriff, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Fire Chiefs representing municipalities, and fire protection districts of Mesa County are implem

Utah, Green River DO

Bureau of Land Management concludes emergency gather of Sinbad burros

PRICE, Utah —The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has completed an emergency water/bait trapping operation to remove wild burros that have been habituated to unauthorized water sources.

Montana-Dakotas

Dillon BLM closes area due to Bear Creek Fire

(DILLON, Mont.) – Due to the rapidly-growing Bear Creek Fire, the Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office has issued a fire prevention order temporarily closing all BLM-administered lands s