Press Releases
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Ridge Fire Update, August 18, 2020
Acres: approx. 85 acres
Percent Containment: 0%
Start Date: Sunday, August 16, 2020
Cause: Lightning
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Bureau of Land Management Accepting Comments on Environmental Assessment for Colorado December Quarterly Oil and Gas Lease Sale
LAKEWOOD, Colo.
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
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
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
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
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.
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