Press Releases


CHALLIS, ID— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Challis Field Office and Salmon-Challis National Forest are entering the initial stages of planning for the Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness (JMJP)

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management today announced a Notice of Intent to conduct an environmental review for a proposed oil and gas production well in the 23 mi

Vernal, Utah— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Vernal Field Office and Ashley National Forest are saddened at the death of a respected and valued employee. Garrett R.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) conducted its third annual auction of Federal crude helium at the Amarillo Field Office, under the terms of the Helium Stewardship Act (Act) of 2013.  The B

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust (Trust) are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and convic

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Eastern States Office will hold a September online-only oil and gas lease sale, inaugurating an internet-based auction system using EnergyNet. The sale

POCATELLO, Idaho (July 22, 2016)—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in partnership with The Conservation Fund and landowners Gordon and Theresa Prouse, has permanently protected 400 acres within

CRAIG, Colo - The Bureau of Land Management Little Snake Field Office is extending the public comment period on routes for a proposed Travel Management Plan on BLM-managed land in Moffat County.

Georgetown, Texas – The Extreme Mustang Makeover, presented by the Mustang Heritage Foundation in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management's Wild Horse and Burro Program, will be held in Namp

MONTROSE, Colo. – In response to public requests, the Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office is extending the comment period for Uncompahgre Field Office Draft Resource Management

ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska will host a Resource Advisory Council (RAC) Placer Mining Subcommittee briefing and tour, July 26-27 in Eastern Interior

Today, Mary Jo Rugwell was sworn in as Wyoming state director of the Bureau of Land Management. Deputy Director of Operations Steve Ellis traveled to Cheyenne from Washington D.C.

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office is seeking public comments on five new commercial Special Recreation Permit applications.

MOAB, Utah— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Canyon Country District today released a proposed plan designed to guide mineral development in and around Moab, Utah while also pro

BOISE – The Bureau of Land Management Idaho will offer leasing rights on eight parcels of land totaling 9,243 acres near Payette, Idaho, within the Four Rivers Field Office, in a competitive oil an

Winnemucca, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Winnemucca District, welcomes back Robert Towne to the Acting District Manager position.

KREMMLING, Colo. – Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in effect on Bureau of Land Management-administered lands and unincorporated private lands in Grand County.  

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Sealed contract bids for commercial pine nut gathering permits must be submitted to the Bureau of Land Management’s Cedar City Field Office by 2 p.m. Aug. 5.

FAIRBANKS, AK – Visitors to the popular public use cabins in the White Mountains National Recreation Area will be able to view cabin availability and make reservations online starting July 20, 2016

The New Mexico Bureau of Land Management's Oil and Gas Lease Sale originally scheduled for July 20, 2016, has been rescheduled to September 1, 2016, in order to ensure adequate public notice.

Bids on three oil and gas leases brought in nearly $28,000 at an auction the Bureau of Land Management held Tuesday in Billings.

Las Vegas – Beginning today, the public will have the opportunity to review and comment on the preliminary recommendations for the Southern Nevada Public Land Manage

Salt Lake City—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will hold a field tour and meeting July 27-28, 2016.