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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California, California Desert DO

The BLM approves Castle Mountain Mine Plan modification

A desert image with mountains in the background and cactus in the foreground on  BLM managed public lands in San Bernardino County. Photo courtesy of Castle Mountain Venture.

Utah

The BLM announces avoidance areas to protect raptors in Indian Creek

MONTICELLO, Utah – Each spring raptors return to the Indian Creek area for nesting.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

Final Environmental Impact Statement for proposed expansion of Smoky Canyon Mine available for review

SODA SPRINGS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District and Caribou-Targhee National Forest today released a Final Environmental Impact Statement analyzing different al

California, California Desert DO

The BLM seeks public comment on the Lugo-Victorville telecommunications project

An image of a transmission line in a grassy field. Photo courtesy of Mike Calvitti, LVRAS Project.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Temporary Closure of Certain Public Lands near Jean for 2020 Mint 400

LAS VEGAS— The Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration from March 6 through March 7, 2020.

New Mexico

BLM New Mexico issues fire prevention order

SANTA FE, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office has issued a fire prevention order prohibiting the use of exploding targets on BLM-managed lands throughout the state.

Carson City DO

BLM announces public meeting about historic properties at the Anaconda Mine site

CARSON CITY, Nev.

California, California Desert DO, Central California DO, Northern California DO

BLM seeks comments on 2020 off-highway vehicle recreation proposals

A OHV motorcycle rider at Samoa Dunes, north spit, Humboldt Bay.

Colorado

BLM approves new trails near Cañon City

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

Southern Nevada DO, Red Rock/Sloan FO

Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive hours change March 1

Photo on top of red rocksThe 13-mile Scenic Drive at Red Roc

National Office

BLM completes action to advance responsible coal development

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management completed a critical action to allow for responsible coal development on federal lands.

Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM Lander seeks input on Green Mountain vegetation management plan

LANDER, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office is seeking input as it prepares a vegetation management plan for the Green Mountain area, southeast of Jeffrey City

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

BLM cites Idaho resident for dumping cattle carcasses on public land

SHOSHONE, Idaho – Bureau of Land Management law enforcement from the Twin Falls District recently wrapped up an investigation into the dumping of 13 cattle carcasses on public land just outsid

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM announces temporary restrictions to access roads on public lands near Kingman

KINGMAN, Ariz.—The Bureau of Land Management Kingman Field Office announced there will be temporary restrictions on newly constructed access roads to allow for the construction of

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

BLM plans prescribed burn near Canadian River

AMARILLO, TX – The Bureau of Land Management plans to conduct a 1,000-acre prescribed burn at the Cross Bar Management Area, approximately 15 miles north of Amarillo, TX, when weather conditions ar

Nevada, Elko DO

Learn about and the Women of the West: California Trail Interpretive Center announces March programs

ELKO, Nev. – Learn about women’s history and how snakes adapt to their high desert homes at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

Utah

BLM seeks comments on four parcels offered in June oil and gas lease sale

SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to offer four parcels, totaling approximately 4,376.5 acres, at the June competitive oil and gas lease sale.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM concludes Eagle Complex wild horse gather

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Caliente and Cedar City field offices concluded the Eagle Complex wild horse gather on February 25, 2020.

California, Northern California DO

BLM announces artist in residence opportunity at King Range National Conservation Area

A picture of the King Range National Conservation Area coastline

Idaho, Boise DO, Four Rivers FO

BLM issues decision for wild horse gather at Four Mile Herd Management Area

Boise, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Four Rivers Field Office signed a Decision Record for an upcoming wild horse helicopter and bait/water trap gather in the Four Mile Herd Managemen

Anchorage DO

BLM Campbell Tract Welcomes Iditarod Fans for Ceremonial Start Activities 2020

ANCHORAGE, Alaska –The Bureau of Land Management will host the finish of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Ceremonial Start March 7 at the BLM Campbell Tract.