Press Releases

Subscribe to Press Releases

An evergreen on a hill side in the great basin.
The BLM Bishop Field Office offers online Christmas tree cutting permits
A firefighter ignites a slash pile surround by snow.
BLM Newcastle to burn slash piles in Crook and Weston counties

Prehistoric rock art in the Mt. Irish area of the Basin and Range National Monument.
Lincoln County Archaeological Initiative Round 14 Proposal Period Open

ELY, Nev.

NV-Carson-City-District-Office-web
BLM seeks comment on proposed Wabuska Geothermal Exploration in Nevada

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Photo of Pie Town Pile Burn
BLM plans pile burns in Catron County
An array of long solar panels in the desert.
BLM seeks public feedback on proposed Ranegras Plains Solar Project in Arizona

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment to inform development of an environmental analysis for the proposed Ranegras Plains Solar Project in western La Pa

A mountain biker on the White Ridge Trails System in New Mexico.
BLM waives day-use fees to celebrate Veterans Day

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is waiving recreation day-use fees for visitors on November 11, 2023, in celebration of Veterans Day.

Bureau of Land Management logo
BLM seeks public comment for proposed Esmeralda 7 Solar Projects in Nevada

Battle Mountain, Nev.

Jump Creek Waterfall is the main attraction at the Jump Creek Recreation Site (BLM)
BLM seeks comment on proposed fee to improve outdoor experience at Jump Creek Recreation Site

BOISE, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on a proposal to collect day-use fees to improve the visitor experience at the&nb

A pump jack in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
BLM seeks public comment for oil and gas lease sale in Texas
A sunny hill with vegetation and trees.
Moab Field Office Releases Proposal for Mud Springs Trail System for Public Comment
The Bureau of Land Management Moab Field Office is releasing a draft environmental assessment for a 15-day public comment period covering the Mud Springs Trail System.
Photo of Organ Mountains
BLM Las Cruces District Office closed on Nov. 10 and recreation site fees waived in observance of Veterans Day
Cattle rest amid the sagebrush in eastern Nevada.
BLM sets aside land for proposed solar project in White Pine County

ELY, Nev.

Oil and Gas activity in Carlsbad, NM.
La Oficina de Administración de Tierras busca opinion pública en la propuesta de Contrato de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en Texas
Wind turbines lined across a landscape with scattered vegetation and mountains in the background.
Biden-Harris Administration Advances 15 Onshore Clean Energy Projects with Potential to Power Millions of Homes

JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — During remarks at the Western Governors Association Winter Meeting today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced that the Interior Department is

Tent in a forest .
The BLM Ukiah Field Office eases seasonal fire restrictions
Cords of firewood offered for public sale line a two-track road south of Ely, Nevada.
BLM firewood sale an overall success

ELY, Nev.

map showing temporary closure map for Legacy Battleground race
BLM announces temporary closure near Jean for 2023 Legacy Battleground race

LAS VEGAS - The Bureau of Land Management announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration in the Las Vegas Field Office

Bureau of Land Management logo
Land sale generates more than $93 million for projects

LAS VEGAS -- The Bureau of Land Management conducted a competitive online sale yesterday, offering 16 parcels of public land in the Las Vegas Valley for sale, totaling 670.155

A sunset with pink cliffs
BLM Utah seeks nominations for Resource Advisory Councils and Monument Advisory Committees

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it is seeking public nominations to four citizens’ advisory committees.

Clan Alpine HMA
Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY2024 Clan Alpine Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Two horses touch muzzles with a group in the background.
BLM releases new funding opportunity for wild horse and burro research

WASHINGTON, D.C.

William ShakespEAR, the Townsend’s big-eared bat
Update: Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington goes batty

Portland, Ore. — Your local Oregon bats won the annual Bureau of Land Management Bat Beauty Contest for the second year in a row!

A man and woman are pictured carrying a cut pinyon-pine tree between them.
BLM Ely District selling Christmas tree-cutting permits

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District is making Christmas tree-cutting permits available to the public. Permits cost $5 each with a limit of 10 per purchaser.

Right-of-way
BLM issues Decision on Minister Road right-of-way

Carson City, Nev – The Sierra Front Field Office has signed the Decision Record and Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Nevada Division of State Parks (NDSP)