Press Releases

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Alaska

BLM Alaska Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management Alaska announces it is seeking public nominations for positions on its Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO, Cottonwood FO

BLM Cottonwood, Coeur d’Alene field offices recruiting for seasonal positions

COTTONWOOD and COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s Cottonwood and Coeur d’Alene Field Offices have begun recruiting for seasonal employees for the upcoming 2020 field season.

Nevada

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Committees

RENO, Nev. -- The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for positions on Resource Advisory Committees (RACs) in Nevada.

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM Resource Advisory Council to meet in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

Prescribed burn planned for Sandoval County

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Beginning Jan.

Arizona

BLM hosts wild horse and burro adoption and sale January 24-26, 2020

PHOENIX - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking good homes for wild horses and burros during its adoption and sale event planned for January 24-26, at the Marana Heritage

California, California Desert DO

BLM approves Desert Quartzite Solar Project in Riverside County

A brush covered desert with distant mountains.

National Office

BLM announces upcoming fee-free days on public lands in 2020

WASHINGTON – To encourage visitation and appreciation for America’s public lands, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it will waive recreation-related visitor’s fees

Battle Mountain DO

Prescribed burns to start in Nye County

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. -- The Bureau of Land Management, Battle Mountain District is conducting slash pile burning Jan.

Arizona

​​​​​​​BLM Seeks Nominations to the Arizona Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on 27 Resou

Utah

BLM Announces National Call for Nominations to Site-specific Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations for three citizens’ adv

Utah, Canyon Country DO

BLM seeks input on proposed campground and trails near Goosenecks State Park

MONTICELLO, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Monticello Field Office is seeking public input on a BLM and Utah Division of Parks and Recreation (UDPR) joint proposal

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area fee free January 20

View of Red Rock Canyon escarpmentLAS VEGAS

New Mexico

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Committees

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on 27 Resource Advisory Committees (RACs) nationwide.

Battle Mountain DO

Prescribed burns to start in Southern Antelope Valley

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. -- The Bureau of Land Management, Battle Mountain District is conducting slash pile burning at the southern end of Antelope Valley Jan.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO

BLM to host wild horse adoption Jan. 31-Feb. 1

Challis, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Challis Field Office is seeking good homes for wild horses by hosting an adoption event on Friday, Jan. 31 through Saturday, Feb.

Utah

Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee to meet in February

MONTICELLO, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Monticello Field Office will host the second Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee (MAC) meeting on Feb.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO

Bureau of Land Management implements annual seasonal closure for motorized travel

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office will implement an annual seasonal motorized travel closure in the South Hills area Thursday, January 16 to Sunday, March 1

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

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

NORMAN, Okla. — The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro event in Giddings, Texas, Jan. 31-Feb.1 at the Lee County Sheriff’s Posse Arena.

Utah, Green River DO

Comments sought for Desolation Canyon, BLM Price Campgrounds business plans

PRICE, Utah – The BLM is seeking comments on the draft Desolation Canyon and BLM Price Campgrounds business plans.

Arizona, Phoenix DO, Hassayampa FO

Temporary public land closure in Maricopa County for off-highway vehicle race

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Hassayampa Field Office announces the temporary closure of public lands in Maricopa County for the Vulture Mine Off-Road Challenge off

California, California Desert DO

Invitation to Provide Input on BLM OHV Grant Proposals

Three Off road vehicles follow a dusty trail towards a desert mountain.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM and partners provide water for wildlife on Rattlesnake Mountain

CODY, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office, Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation partnered in 2019 to provide reliable water sources