Press Releases

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Nevada, Elko DO

The Donner Party and the Paiute Story: The California Trail Interpretive Center Announces August Programs

ELKO, Nev. – Learn about the Donner Party, traditional Paiute dances, and how to make pioneer butter at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

National Office, Fire Center

National Wildfire Preparedness Moves to Highest Level

Boise, Idaho – The National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) is raising the National Fire Preparedness Level (PL) to its highest point, PL-5, effective at 2:00 p.m.

Utah, Green River DO

BLM Locates abandoned horse in vicinity of Buckhorn Draw

PRICE, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Price Field Office was alerted on July 26, 2018 to a potential trespass horse along the Buckhorn Draw Road.

Colorado, Southwest DO

BLM Signs Decision for Wild Horse Gather on the Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.– The Bureau of Land Management this week signed a decision to remove up to 60 wild horses from the Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range to sustain a healthy viable wild horse p

Colorado, Southwest DO

BLM seeks public comments on Spring Creek Basin Herd Management Area

DOLORES, Colo. –The Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios Field Office seeks public input on an environmental assessment evaluating bait trapping wild horses in the Spring Creek Basin Her

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM Extends Rock House Recreation Area Paving Project

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz.

Utah

BLM to offer 109 parcels in September oil and gas lease sale

SALT LAKE CITY — In keeping with the Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management will offer 109 parcels, totaling approximat

Nevada

BLM cancels RAC meeting scheduled for July 26 & 27

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Utah, Color Country DO

BLM will conduct Bible Springs Complex and Sulphur wild horse gather in Iron and Beaver Counties

CEDAR CITY, Utah— On Aug.

Winnemucca DO

Winnemucca District battles multiple wildfires

Winnemucca, NV – The Bureau of Land Management, Winnemucca District Office, is currently battling multiple fires following recent outbursts of dry lightning.

Nevada, Battle Mountain DO

BLM concludes the 2018 Bullfrog wild burro gather

Battle Mountain, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Tonopah Field Office has concluded the 2018 Bullfrog Wild Burro Gather.

Alaska, Anchorage DO

BLM Alaska seeks public input on Realignment of Entrance to Campbell Tract

The Bureau of Land Management is holding an open house and taking public comments on an Environmental Assessment for the realignment of the entrance to the Campbell Tract.

Wyoming, High Plains DO

Trails Center hosts Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers

CASPER, Wyo.

Arizona, Gila DO

BLM offers three parcels for oil and gas lease sale

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona has posted a Notice of Sale for oil and gas lease sales of three parcels totaling 4,201.07 acres in northern Arizona.

Burns DO, Lakeview DO

BLM Advisory Council to meet in Lakeview, Oregon

LAKEVIEW, Ore.  –  The Bureau of Land Management today announced it will hold a meeting of the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council.  The public

Oregon-Washington

Northwest Oregon: Shotgun Creek OHV Area Closed When Fire Danger High

Salem, Ore. – Riding at BLM’s Shotgun Creek Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area is now prohibited when the fire danger level is High or Extreme to reduce the risk for

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

$20,000 Reward

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for star

Colorado

BLM Colorado to offer 20 parcels in September oil and gas lease sale

DENVER – In keeping with the Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management will offer 20 parcels totaling approximately 8,160 acres in Kiowa, L