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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Arizona, Colorado River DO, Lake Havasu FO

Temporary closure and restrictions of public lands announced for 2025 Legacy Racing the Dam 500 races

The BLM Lake Havasu Field Office announces the temporary closure and restriction of selected public lands for the 2025 Legacy Racing the Dam 500 race in La Paz County.
Montana-Dakotas

BLM holds January 2025 sale for Montana and North Dakota oil and gas leases

In total, 255 bids were received, with 13 parcels covering 1,324 acres leased, roughly 100 percent of the total acreage available. A total of $11,314,786 in high bids were received.
Nevada, Winnemucca DO, Black Rock FO

BLM announces annual temporary closure of High Rock Canyon Road

The Bureau of Land Management will be closing a portion of the High Rock Canyon Road in the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area to vehicle use.
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

BLM announces road 25-7-29 closure

The Bureau of Land Management, Swiftwater Field Office, Roseburg District is providing notification that BLM road 25-7-29 is closed to through traffic.
Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Colorado River Valley FO

BLM welcomes new Colorado River Valley Field Office manager

The Bureau of Land Management Upper Colorado River District welcomes Lisa Dawson as the new field manager for the Colorado River Valley Field Office. Dawson reports for duty as field manager today.
Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM launches year-2 of a fire science program at Reno high school

BLM firefighters kickoff the second year of a wildland fire education program at a career-tech high school in Reno, Nevada.
Utah, Color Country DO, Richfield FO

BLM updates travel management plan for Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge

Today, the BLM announced the finalized Travel Management Plan for the Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge area.
Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Salmon FO

BLM Idaho’s Salmon Field Office welcomes new manager

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District welcomes Vince Guyer as the new field manager for the Salmon Field Office. His official starting date was Dec. 29.
California

Neal Craig embracing new role as BLM Ukiah Field Manager

The BLM has selected Neal Craig as the Ukiah Field Manager who will oversee management of more than 270,000 acres of public lands within Marin, Mendocino, Lake, Sonoma, Napa, Colusa, Glenn, Yolo, and Solano counties.
California, Northern California DO

BLM Northern California District Resource Advisory Council to hold virtual meeting

The BLM Northern California District RAC will discuss a range of public land management topics in a meeting to be held virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, Feb. 5, beginning at 9 a.m.
Alaska

Interior Department takes steps to protect subsistence in the Western Arctic

BLM released a report summarizing public input on how best to ensure protection of surface resources in the NPR-A.
California

BLM Central California District Resource Advisory Council to host virtual meeting

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Central California Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will discuss a range of public land management topics in meeting to be held virtually on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The business meeting includes a public comment period scheduled at 1:45 p.m. The business meeting agenda can be reviewed in advance.
Utah

Volunteers Needed for 2025 Raptor Inventory Nest Survey

Citizen scientists are needed for the 2025 Raptor Inventory Nest Survey (RINS)! Help monitor Utah's eagles, owls, and more. No experience required—training provided in Feb. & Mar. Volunteers visit assigned areas from Mar.–July. Learn more at rins.org.
National Office

BLM takes steps to accelerate geothermal energy development

BLM finalized a categorical exclusion that will help accelerate discovery of new geothermal resources on public lands.
Oregon-Washington

BLM updates management plan for south-central Oregon

The BLM today announced the release of the record of decision and approved resource management plan for the Lakeview planning area, which covers 3.2 million acres of public lands in Lake and Harney counties.
Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Salmon FO

BLM Idaho’s Salmon Field Office adds new rental cabin enhancing Continental Divide Trail experience

New remote lodging opportunity to the public all year long.
California

Gabe Garcia welcomes role as new BLM Central California District Manager

The Bureau of Land Management has selected Gabriel Garcia to serve as the new District Manager for the Central California District. In this position, Garcia will be responsible for roughly 2.2 million acres of BLM-managed public lands stretching from the Pacific coast through the Central Valley across the Sierra Nevada to the California-Nevada border.
New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Socorro FO

BLM seeks input for proposed fee increase at Datil Well Campground

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on a proposal to increase the standard amenity fee at Datil Well Recreation Area Campground.
New Mexico, Pecos DO, Roswell FO

Bureau of Land Management seeks input for proposed off-highway vehicle area fees near Roswell

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a proposal to change fees at Haystack Mountain and Mescalero Sands North Dune off-highway vehicle areas near Roswell.
New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Rio Puerco FO, Farmington DO, Farmington FO, Taos FO

BLM seeks advisory council nominations for the Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces that it is seeking public nominations for vacant positions and positions that will become vacant on its Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM approves Rough Hat Clark Solar Project

The BLM announces the approval of the Rough Hat Clark Solar Project, the 48th renewable energy project approved on public lands under President Biden’s leadership.
National Office, Colorado, Oregon-Washington

BLM strengthens management of greater sage-grouse habitat

The BLM has signed records of decision to enhance greater sage-grouse conservation on public lands in Colorado and Oregon. The measures will support Western communities and benefit more than 350 other wildlife species.
Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, San Luis Valley FO

Seasonal burns to commence at Blanca Wetlands

The BLM is preparing a prescribed burn at the Blanca Wetlands. The burn is scheduled for between mid-January 2025 and late March 2025 and will be conducted as weather and fuel moisture conditions permit.
Utah, Green River DO

BLM to conduct Prescribed Burns at Pariette Wetlands

The BLM is planning prescribed burns on 300 acres of Pariette Wetlands from late January to March 2025. These burns control invasive vegetation, benefiting waterfowl. Portions may be closed in this time.
Nevada, Elko DO

Elko District plans prescribed fire on Spruce Mountain

Weather conditions permitting, the Elko District is planning a 51-acre prescribed fire on public land on the western portion of Spruce Mountain.