Press Releases

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Press Releases by region.
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Nevada, Ely DO

BLM to conduct competitive sale of public land in Lincoln County, Nevada

CALIENTE, Nev.

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM Las Cruces District Reopens 2018 Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Colorado, Northwest DO

BLM Colorado Reopens Nominations to NW Resource Advisory Council

SILT, Colo.

New Mexico, Pecos DO

BLM Pecos District Reopens 2018 Nominations to Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pecos District is reopening the public call for nominations for four open positions on its Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM Farmington District Reopens 2018 Nominations to Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farmington District is reopening the public call for nominations for five open positions on its Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM Albuquerque District Reopens 2018 Nominations to Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Albuquerque District is reopening the public call for nominations for six open positions on its Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM firewood permits available at multiple locations

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District is continuing to sell firewood cutting permits at multiple locations. Pinyon Pine and Utah Juniper permits are $10 a cord.

Utah

BLM Utah Reopens 2018 Nominations to Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Utah today announced that it is reopening the public call for nominations for four open positions on its citizen-based Utah Resource Advisory C

California, Northern California DO

Annual fall colors ride set for Oct. 20 on Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail

photo of river with colorful trees and hills

Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM removes fire restrictions on public land in Sheridan, Campbell and Johnson Counties

Buffalo, Wyo. - Due to subsiding fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management is removing the fire restrictions on public lands in Sheridan, Johnson and Campbell Counties on Oct. 3, 2018.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Oregon & Washington Reopens 2018 Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Oregon and Washington today announced that it is reopening the public call for nominations for open positions on five of its citizen-based advisory councils.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Land of Umpqua Amateur Photo Contest

Joint News Release
Forest Service, Umpqua National Forest

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Caliente Field Office opens community sand and gravel pits

CALIENTE, Nev.

California, California Desert DO

Bring home your own wild horse or burro

photo of horsesMORENO VALLEY, Calif.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

BLM’s Egin Lakes Campground to remain open until Oct. 10

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho— To meet the needs of ATV enthusiasts over Columbus Day weekend, the Bureau of Land Management has decided to keep the Egin Lakes campground open until Oct.

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM announces continuing closure of the La Junta Trail at Wild Rivers Recreation Area

TAOS, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Taos Field Office is continuing the closure of the La Junta Trail at the Wild Rivers Recreation Area to the public.

California, Northern California DO

BLM will begin replacing damaged culverts on Sacramento River Rail Trail

photo of paved trail along a reservoir  REDDING

California, Northern California DO

BLM plans prescribed burning projects in Lacks Creek area near Arcata

photo of grassland with treesARCATA, Calif.

Colorado

BLM evaluating oil and gas leasing proposals

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public scoping comments on offering 23 parcels totaling approximately 13,792 acres of federal oil and gas leases on publi

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM Seeks Public Comment to Lease Land to Clark County for a Park

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office today announced it is seeking public comment on a proposal to lease approximately 10 acres of public land to Clark County, Nev

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

Local Ranchers Bid on McGregor Range Grazing Units

LAS CRUCES, N.M.:  Today, the Bureau of Land Management successfully auctioned three grazing units within the McGregor Range in southern New Mexico.

Utah, Green River DO

Agent of Discovery app rolls out at excavation site in Nine Mile Canyon

PRICE, Utah – The Green River District, in partnership with Agents of Discovery, will roll out a new interactive Agents of Discovery app this weekend as part of the second ann

Wyoming, High Desert DO

BLM High Desert District issues extreme fire conditions warning

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo.