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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Winnemucca DO

BLM announces temporary closure of public lands at Winnemucca Sand Dunes

Winnemucca, NEV.

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM seeks input on proposed temporary closures for construction and maintenance of recreational shooting sports sites

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Phoenix District Office announces a 30-day public comment period on proposed temporary closures of public lands for the construction a

Utah

BLM Utah State Office is closed until further notice

January 2020 Update: The Utah State BLM Office is currently open for in-person access on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed Yellow Pine Solar Project

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management today released a draft analyzing the environmental impacts of the proposed Yellow Pine Solar Project to be loca

Alaska, Arctic DO

BLM Seeks Comments on Supplement to Willow Master Development Plan Draft Analysis

ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management will publish a

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM seeks public input for Digital Path expansion of Broadband service project

CARSON CITY, NEV.

California, California Desert DO

BLM to conduct prescribed fire at Dos Palmas Preserve

A firefighter supervises an prescription burn.

New Mexico

BLM New Mexico releases sale notice for May 2020 oil and gas lease sale

SANTA FE, N.M.

Colorado

BLM to temporarily suspend entrance fees on public lands across America

WASHINGTON – After careful consideration and at the direction of Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, the Bureau of Land Management will temporarily suspend the collection of

National Office

BLM to temporarily suspend entrance fees on public lands across America

WASHINGTON – After careful consideration and at the direction of Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, the Bureau of Land Management will temporarily suspend the collection of

Eastern States

Parcels on Wayne National Forest deferred from oil and gas lease sale on March 19, 2020

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES) will defer 13 parcels (totaling 804 acres) located on the Wayne National Forest from its quarterly online oil and gas le

Arizona, Colorado River DO, Kingman FO

BLM approves Moss Mine expansion and exploration project

KINGMAN, Ariz.

Idaho

BLM to conduct prescribed burning south of Boise

The BLM will be conducting prescribed burns to reduce accumulations of tumbleweeds along fencelines and roadways south of Boise within the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area.
Arizona, Gila DO

Prescribed fire planned for Sierrita Mountains west of Green Valley

Tucson, Ariz.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM seeks public comment on direct sale of land for expansion of San Jose Cemetery

SOCORRO, N.M.

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM to work on loop road to Aguirre Spring Recreation Area

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Starting the week of March 15, 2020, the Bureau of Land Management will begin work to replace a cattle guard on the main access road at Aguirre Spring Recreation Area.

Montana-Dakotas

Dillon BLM to conduct prescribed burns in Beaverhead, Madison counties

(DILLON, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management Dillon Field Office is planning several prescribed burns in Beaverhead and Madison counties during the upcoming spring months.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

Senator Wash North Shore Campground closed due to flooding from recent rains

YUMA, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM),

National Office

Bureau of Land Management Releases Draft Public Land Access Priorities

WASHINGTON--As part of its efforts to implement the John D. Dingell, Jr.

National Office

Interior Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Historic Conservation Law

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of the Interior celebrates the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump signing into law the John D. Dingell Jr.

Nevada

Moonlight Hike in Lamoille Canyon

ELKO, Nev. – Enjoy a night hike in Lamoille Canyon, Saturday, March 14, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. This family friendly program is free and open to everyone.

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Beeville, Texas

NORMAN, Okla. — The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro event in Beeville, Texas, April 3-4 at the Bee County Expo Center.

Utah

March oil and gas lease sale nets over $284,000

SALT LAKE CITY — In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting American energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah quarterly oil and gas lease sale resulted

Colorado

Bureau of Land Management offers land in La Plata County for competitive coal lease sale

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management will host a competitive, sealed bid coal lease sale at 10 a.m.