Press Releases

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Utah

Paria River District now offers contactless payment at key recreation sites

KANAB, Utah — The Paria River District installed a new electronic payment system at four popular recreation sites on BLM public lands managed by the Kanab Field Office.
National Office, Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Biden-Harris Administration announces new actions to build more housing and lower housing costs in Clark County

The Bureau of Land Management announces the sale of 20 acres of public lands at $100 per acre for the construction of affordable housing projects in Southern Nevada.
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

BLM Emergency Closure Order Rescinded near the No Man Fire

The Bureau of Land Management has lifted the emergency closure associated with the No Man Fire.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Public access to Teaters Road remains open

Teaters Road outside of Prineville remains open for public access. Teaters Road provides a direct connection between Hwy 380 north to the BLM North Fork Crooked River area and the Ochoco National Forest.
Alaska

BLM extends summer motor vehicle limitations for the White Mountains National Recreation Area and Steese National Conservation Area

Due to the lack of adequate snow cover in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and Steese National Conservation Area, the summer motor vehicle limitations will remain in effect until Nov. 1.
Wyoming

BLM urges hunters, recreationists to prevent wildfires this fall

Fire danger remains high on Wyoming public lands.
Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM encourages public to be cautious about continued fire danger

The BLM, Carson City District would like to remind the public of continued fire danger and extremely dry conditions.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

BLM issues proposed management plan for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management today announced a proposed plan for the management and protection of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument in southcentral Oregon and northern California.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM issues proposed management plan for Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management is issuing a proposed plan for the management and protection of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument in southern New Mexico.
Arizona, Gila DO, Tucson FO

BLM invests more than $3.5 million in San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area

Tucson Field Office recently received funding from the Inflation Reduction Act for ongoing fence repair and for water conservation in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, near Hereford.
Nevada, Winnemucca DO, Humboldt River FO

BLM seeks input on proposed power line for Sierra Solar project

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a preliminary Environmental Assessment for a proposed power line on approximately 55 acres of public lands in Churchill County.
Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

BLM celebrates 25 years of Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area

BLM Colorado is preparing to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area and Wilderness, established through Public Law 160-76 on October 21, 1999.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM Issues Emergency Closure Order for the Pine Fire

The BLM has issued an emergency temporary closure associated with the Pine fire, on lands administered by the BLM, Prineville District.
Nevada

BLM announces geothermal lease sale results in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office today held a competitive geothermal lease sale, offering 66 parcels totaling 219,130.24 acres.
New Mexico, Farmington DO, Farmington FO

BLM to begin sagebrush treatments in San Juan, Rio Arriba, and Sandoval counties

The Bureau of Land Management, in partnership with the San Juan Soil and Water Conservation District, will treat approximately 17,200 acres of sagebrush to improve watershed health in San Juan and Colorado watersheds.
Idaho

BLM’s Burley Field Office welcomes new field manager

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burley Field Office recently welcomed John Elliott as the new Field Manager.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM announces meeting of the Mojave Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council on November 12, 2024

The RAC will meet on November 12. The meeting will be held in-person at 4701 North Torrey Pines, Las Vegas, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific. A virtual participation option will also be available.
California, California Desert DO

BLM has openings for campground hosts in Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area

The Bureau of Land Management is looking for enthusiastic individuals to reside and work as volunteer campground hosts at two locations in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA).
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM plans fall and winter prescribed burning

As fall weather brings shorter days and cooler temperatures, the BLM is preparing for fall and winter prescribed burning. Fuels specialists may begin ignitions as early as October 15, if conditions are favorable.
Wyoming

Adopt a wild horse from the Wheatland Corral in October

Up to 30 untrained wild horses will be available for adoption or sale on Friday, October 18 from the Wheatland Off-Range Corral in Wyoming.
New Mexico, Pecos DO

La BLM solicita comentarios públicos sobre la subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en Nuevo México

BLM en Nuevo México abrió hoy un período de análisis público de 30 días para que el público comente sobre 17 parcelas de petróleo y gas con un área total de 7,781.76 acres.
New Mexico, Pecos DO

BLM seeks initial input for July 2025 oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico

The BLM New Mexico State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 17 oil and gas parcels totaling 7,782 acres that may be included in a July 2025 lease sale in New Mexico.
Nevada, Winnemucca DO, Black Rock FO

Black Rock Field Office seeks review of the DNA for the Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public review of a Determination of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Adequacy (DNA) for the Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area (HMA.)
Nevada

BLM finalizes guidance for certain off-highway vehicle events in Nevada

The BLM has finalized guidance for considering future permits for Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) commercial, competitive, and organized group uses on 8,852 miles of public roads and trails.
Alaska, Anchorage DO, Glennallen FO

BLM Thompson Pass and Valdez heliski special recreation permit window now open

Interested applicants in the area must submit their complete SRP application package by December 31, 2024, to be considered for the next 10-year permit period of 2026 through 2035.