Press Releases
BLM seeks public input on proposed oil and gas lease sale of parcels in New Mexico and Oklahoma
SANTA FE, NM - The Bureau of Land Management has scheduled a two-week public scoping period for input on 55 parcels of federal minerals proposed for the March 2019 competitive oil and gas lease sal
BLM Caliente Field Office Selling Christmas Tree-Cutting Permits
CALIENTE, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Caliente Field Office is making Christmas tree-cutting permits available to the public. Permits cost $4 each with a limit of 10 per purchaser.
BLM announces annual adjustment to its mineral fee cost-recovery schedule
WASHINGTON – Effective Oct.
El Malpais Ranger Station unavailable October 4
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management announces that the ranger station at El Malpais National Conservation Area will be unavailable on Thursday, Oct. 4.
Temporary closure of portion of Jean Dry Lake on October 5 and 6
LAS VEGAS— The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands in the Jean Dry Lake Bed area from October 5 through October 6, 2018.
Plan for proposed expansion of Smoky Canyon Mine available for review
SODA SPRINGS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District and Caribou-Targhee National Forest today released a draft environmental impact statement analyzing different alternatives f
KBLM announces reclamation and sustainable mineral development award winners for 2018
WASHINGTON -- The Bureau of Land Management today recognized three hardrock mining companies for advancing the use of sustainable development practices in their work.
MORENO VALLEY, CalifLand sale generates almost $21.7 million for projects
LAS VEGAS --The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today sold 68.75 acres in 16 parcels for $21,684,000 during a competitive public land sale.
October program highlights at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
BLM issues Record of Decision for utility corridor project in northeastern Utah
VERNAL, Utah —The BLM has issued a Record of Decision (ROD) on Enefit American Oil’s seven right-of-way applications following consideration of both draft and final environmen
Sloan Canyon Visitor Contact Station Opens Daily Starting October 1
LAS VEGAS – The Sloan Canyon Visitor Contact Station will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting October 1. The station has been open Fridays-Sundays since May.
Eagle Scout marks 2 miles of famed Hudspeth Cutoff along California Trail
BURLEY, Idaho – Over the weekend, BLM Archaeologist Luke Hittner joined Eagle Scout hopeful Clayton Koyle and 12 volunteers to place new Carsonite markers along a 2-mile section of the California T
Astronomy, Native Market, and Pioneer Butter: The California Trail Interpretive Center Announces October Programs
ELKO, Nev. – Learn the major constellations, purchase Native American art, and make pioneer butter at the California Trail Interpretive Center.
24th annual Wild Horse and Burro Expo in Belton, Texas
NORMAN, Okla. –The Bureau of Land Management will host the 24th annual Wild Horse and Burro Expo at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton, Texas, beginning on Oct. 12.
Dillon BLM reviewing plan to remove mine waste dump in Beaverhead County
(DILLON, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office is reviewing a plan of operations to remove a mine waste dump for further processing in Madison County.
Trails Center exhibit will explore the mystery of Wyoming
CASPER, Wyo - The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC) will offer a temporary exhibit exploring the mysteries and wonders of Wyoming through the creative eyes of its seasonal interp