Press Releases

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Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO, Dillon FO

Public lands reopen near Everson Creek after fire rehabilitation

(DILLON, Mont.) – Federal officials have lifted an emergency closure order for some public lands near the Montana-Idaho border.

Phoenix DO

Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 14, 2021

Acres: 5,517
Percent Containment: 71%
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0

Utah, Color Country DO

Gloria Tibbetts to lead BLM’s Color Country District

CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah has selected Gloria Tibbetts—a seasoned planning and public policy professional with a long history of working in wester

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Bureau of Land Management welcomes new Coos Bay District Manager

North Bend, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management named Steven D.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Bureau of Land Management welcomes new Vale District Manager

VALE, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management named Wayne Monger as its new Vale District Manager, replacing Don Gonzalez, who retired in December 2020 after 14 years in the role.

Phoenix DO

Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 13, 2021

Acres: 5,517
Percent Containment: 17%
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0

Phoenix DO

Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 12, 2021

Acres: 5,517
Percent Containment: 15%
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0

Arizona, Colorado River DO, Phoenix DO

Fire activity and dry conditions trigger fire restrictions in central and western Arizona

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Campfire Restrictions Effective on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Beginning May 12

Joint News Release
Bureau of Land Management, Medford District
USDA Forest Service, Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Bureau of Land Management extends public comment period on lithium exploration project near Wikieup

KINGMAN, Ariz. — To allow more time for public participation, the Bureau of Land Management is extending the comment period on a proposed lithium exploration plan from Big Sandy Inc.

Phoenix DO

Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 11, 2021

Acres: 4,421
Percent Containment: 0%
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0

New Mexico, Farmington DO

Public invited to comment on route designations for Taos Plateau

TAOS, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Taos Field Office seeks public comment for designating motorized and non-motorized routes on the Taos Plateau.

Northeastern States DO

BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Cassopolis, Michigan

MILWAUKEE – The Bureau of Land Management is holding a wild horse and burro placement event June 11-12, offering approximately 60 excess animals gathered from western rangelands at

Utah

The BLM completes first phase of nesting surveys in the Indian Creek area

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) appreciates the public’s help in avoiding potential raptor nesting areas in the Indian Creek climbing area. The first phase of surveys are complete.

New Mexico, Pecos DO

BLM Roswell to host virtual open house, emphasizing recreation

ROSWELL, N.M. –The Bureau of Land Management Roswell Field Office will host a virtual open house on May 20 from 5-6 p.m.

Phoenix DO

Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 10, 2021

Acres: 3,500
Percent Containment: 0%
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0

Arizona, Gila DO

BLM implements fire restrictions in Navajo and Apache counties

HOLBROOK, Ariz. –  The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Gila District implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions today for BLM-managed land in Navajo and Apache counties.

California, Northern California DO

BLM Trinity River campgrounds will open May 26