Press Releases
Department of the Interior approves a 20-year extension of withdrawal of public lands at Nellis Air Force Base
LAS VEGAS —Public Land Order (PLO) No.7890 was approved by the Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Rob Wallace and provides a 20-year extension of a public land withdrawal establis
National Historic Trails Center presents ninth annual railroad history exhibit: Wyoming Trails & Railroads: Rejoining Families
CASPER, Wyo. – The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NTHIC) will host its annual model railroad exhibition this December.
The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on the Reveille Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather Environmental Assessment
The Bureau of Land Management, Battle Mountain District, Tonopah Field Office announces the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) to address potential environmental consequences ass
The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on wild horse fertility control study
Two government agencies are working together to reduce the overpopulation of wild horses on America’s public lands, and are seeking public input to research a single-dose contraceptive vaccine.
Temporary closure of certain public land for the 2019 Rage at the River
LAS VEGAS— The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration from December 14 through December 15, 2019.
Christmas music, crafts and hot chocolate: California Trail Interpretive Center presents a Pioneer Christmas for Kids
Elko, Nev. – The California Trail Center will present its annual holiday celebration, a Pioneer Christmas for Kids, on Dec. 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Annual seasonal motorized use closures now in effect in Wood River Valley
TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office has implemented the annual seasonal motorized use closures in the Wood River Valley to protect wintering deer and elk.&n
2020 Wildland fire dispatcher positions now open
RENO, Nev. — Wildland fire dispatching positions with Bureau of Land Management Nevada are open now through February, with early cut-off for applications on December 10th.
BLM seeks public comments on parcels offered in March 2020 oil and gas lease sale
SALT LAKE CITY – Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced a proposal to offer 25 parcels, totaling approximately 32,713.76 acres of BLM-managed lands in the Green River
BLM to host public scoping meeting for expansion of San Jose Cemetery in Luis Lopez
SOCORRO, N.M. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Socorro Field Office will host a public scoping meeting on Dec. 9 from 4:30-6pm at the Socorro Field Office, located at 901 S. Old U.S.
BLM evaluating state indemnity transfer of lands and mineral rights
DENVER, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public scoping comments on a proposed action to transfer approximately 17,700 acres of federal surface and minerals and an
Public meeting allows questions and comments for Northern Corridor project
ST. GEORGE, Utah –The public is invited to a meeting from 4:30-7:30 p.m., Dec. 17, at the Dixie Convention Center, 1835 Convention Center Drive, St.
BLM prescribed burning planned in the Hualapai Mountains
KINGMAN, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Kingman Field Office, in cooperation with the Pine Lake Fire Department, Mohave County Parks Department and Mohave County Depa
Dillon BLM opens public comment period for proposed oil well near Lima
(DILLON, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management has opened a public comment period for an exploratory oil well proposal on public lands in southwestern Montana, near Lima.
Department of the Interior approves withdrawal extension for Roosevelt Lake
PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management has approved the extension of a withdrawal for Roosevelt Lake.
BLM invites public input on proposed Moss Mine expansion
KINGMAN, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) and is seeking public input on the proposed mining plan of operation for the Moss Mine