Press Releases

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Arizona, Phoenix DO, Arizona Strip DO, Colorado River DO, Gila DO

The Bureau of Land Management Seeks Nominations to the Arizona Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for seven positions on the Arizona Resource Advisory Council.
Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Arizona Strip fire restrictions continue due to dry conditions

ST. GEORGE— Due to dry conditions, 2020 has become a unique, extended fire year as the area received little moisture over the typically wet monsoon season.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

White Fire Final Update

KINGMAN, Ariz. –The White Fire, burning 6 miles north of Kingman, has turned over to an entirely local Incident Management Team.

Arizona

Department of the Interior Extends Withdrawal for USFS’ San Francisco Peaks/Mount Elden Recreation Area

PHOENIX, Ariz. – The Department of the Interior today announced that at the request of the U.S.

Colorado River DO

White Fire Update October 14, 2020

KINGMAN, Ariz. –With zero growth and 80 percent containment, the White Fire which started on the afternoon of Oct. 10, 2020, has turned over to a local Type 4 Incident Management Team.

Arizona, Colorado River DO, Kingman FO

White Fire Update, October 13, 2020

KINGMAN, Ariz. –Fire crews had an extremely successful day yesterday (Oct. 12) on the White Fire just north of Kingman.

Arizona, Colorado River DO, Kingman FO

White Fire Update, October 12, 2020

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The White Fire began Saturday afternoon, on the east side of the Cerbat Mountains, approximately 6 miles north of Kingman.

Arizona

BLM to resume wild horse and burro adoptions and sales from Florence facility

Starting October 26, 2020, these private placement operations will be limited to appointment only with a pre-approved application for placement.
Arizona, Gila DO

Rescission of emergency closure of public lands in Cochise County

Tucson, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Gila District has rescinded a temporary emergency closure of public lands within the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation A

Arizona, Phoenix DO, Lower Sonoran FO

Bureau of Land Management approves grazing plan amendment for Sonoran Desert National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management published the Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment for livestock grazing in the Sonoran Desert National Monument in Arizona.
Arizona, Colorado River DO

The Bureau of Land Management invites public input on rock quarry expansion near Chloride

KINGMAN, Ariz.  - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kingman Field Office has completed a preliminary environmental assessment and is seeking public input on the proposed min

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Lime Fire Update, September 23, 2020

Fire Information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ 

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

Lime Fire Update, September 22, 2020

Fire Information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ 

Arizona, Gila DO, Safford FO

BLM announces improvements and temporary road closures for Haekel Road near Hot Well Dunes

SAFFORD, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Safford Field Office is planning a road improvement project this fall that will improve public access to the 2,000-acre BLM-m

Arizona, Gila DO, Tucson FO

Free firewood permits available at Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

The Tucson Field Office is offering free firewood permits for collecting downed wood at the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area from September 15 to October 31.
Arizona, Colorado River DO, Lake Havasu FO

BLM partners with Sea Scouts and local law enforcement in shoreline clean up

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz.

Arizona, Colorado River DO, Lake Havasu FO

The Bureau of Land Management announces temporary closure and restrictions of public lands for UTV world championship races

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 25, 2020

Size: 3,079 acres
Containment:  87%
Cause: Lightning 

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 24, 2020

Size: 3,079 acres
Containment: 52%
Cause: Lightning
Location: Hualapai Mountains, 5 miles south of Pine Lake

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 23, 2020

Size: 3,079 acres
Containment:  16% 
Cause: Lightning 

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 22, 2020

Size: 3,079 acres
Containment: 1%
Cause:   Lightning 

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 21, 2020

Acres: 3,079 acres                           

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 20, 2020

Acres: 2,283 acres          
Percent Containment: 0% 

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Ridge Fire Update, August 19, 2020

Acres: approx. 986 acres
Percent Containment: 0%
Start Date: Sunday, August 16, 2020
Cause: Lightning