Press Releases
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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.
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.
BLM Emergency Closure Order Rescinded near the No Man Fire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.
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.
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.
BLM urges hunters, recreationists to prevent wildfires this fall
Fire danger remains high on Wyoming public lands.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
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.