Press Releases

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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

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

Alaska, Arctic DO

BLM to Release Willow Master Development Plan Final Analysis

ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management will publish a Federal Register notice tomorrow announcing the av

Montana-Dakotas

BLM extends comment period on Scratchgravel Hills trails plan to Oct. 6

BUTTE, Mont. –  Those hoping to weigh in on the Bureau of Land Management’s proposed recreation plan for the Scratchgravel Hills near Helena now have until Oct.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO

Stage 2 fire restrictions implemented for BLM in Grand and Eagle Counties

Kremmling, Colo. – Stage 2 fire restrictions begin Thursday, August 13th for Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administered lands in Grand and Eagle counties.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO, Colorado River Valley FO, Little Snake FO, White River FO

Stage 2 fire restrictions implemented for BLM across much of Northwest Colorado

Craig, Colo. – Stage 2 fire restrictions will begin Thursday, August 13 for Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administered lands in Garfield, Grand, Eagle, Pitkin, Mesa, Rio Blanco,

Wyoming, High Desert DO

BLM Rock Springs invites public to 2020 National Public Lands Day Event

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo.

Utah

BLM Utah issues September oil and gas lease sale notice

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer 23 parcels, totaling approximately 27,387.86 acres, at the oil and gas lease sale during the week of September 28.

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM announces availability of fuelwood harvest at Gorham Scout Ranch

TAOS, N.M.

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management to begin Sulphur Herd Management Area wild horse gather

CEDAR CITY, Utah — On August 15, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cedar City Field Office will begin gather operations to remove excess wild horses from within and outside of the Sul

National Office

The Bureau of Land Management’s Headquarters Officially Established in Grand Junction, Colorado

Grand Junction, Colo. – Today, U.S.

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management approves conveyance of Ashley Springs Property to Uintah County

VERNAL, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vernal Field Office announced today that is has approved the conveyance of 790.02 acres known as the Ashley Springs Property, to Uinta

California, Northern California DO

Members named to BLM Northern California Resource Advisory Council

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Arizona, Phoenix DO

Bumble Bee Fire Update, August 10, 2020

Final Update 

Acres: approx. 2,993 acres

Percent Containment: 84% 

Start Date: Friday, August 7, 2020

High Desert DO

Active fire behavior on Bradley Fire held in check by BLM Wyoming Fire Crews

RAWLINS, Wyo.

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM announcing closure of Posi-Ouinge Trail due to fire

TAOS, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the temporary closure of the Posi-Ouinge Trail, which is managed by the BLM Taos Field Office. On Aug.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

The Bureau of Land Management Evaluating Aggregate Mine Expansion in Chaffee County

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office is seeking public scoping comments on a proposed expansion of the Hard Rock Main Pit aggregate mine south of Salida

Wyoming

Fire Crews focused on transitioning Richard Mountain fire to a Type 4 Team

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – Minimal Fire activity occurred on the Richard Mountain Fire and crews were able to achieve 90% containment yesterday.

Wyoming

Bradley Fire grows to 1,600 acres and evacuations in effect

RAWLINS, Wyo. – BLM Wyoming fire crews are currently working the Bradley Fire located about 50 miles north of Rawlins, Wyoming on Bradley Peak.

Arizona, Phoenix DO

Bumble Bee Fire Update, August 9, 2020

Acres: approx. 2,993 acres 

Percent Containment: 57% 

Start Date: Friday, August 7, 2020 

Southern Nevada DO

BLM concludes the 2020 Nevada Wild Horse Range HMA Emergency Wild Horse Gather

LAS VEGAS – On August 8, 2020, the Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District Office concluded the 2020 Nevada Wild Horse Range Herd Management Area (HMA) Emergency Wild Ho

Arizona, Phoenix DO

Bumble Bee Fire Update, August 8, 2020

Acres: approx. 2,700 acres Percent Containment: 20%

Start Date: Friday, August 7, 2020 Cause: Human Caused – Under Investigation

High Desert DO

Richard Mountain fire crews shift focus to containment and rehabilitation

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – Fire activity continues to moderate on the Richard Mountain Fire and crews are focused on achieving 100% containment by reinforcing established control lines a