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.
Clickable map BLM's regions overlayed on map of U.S. Links to the BLM's regional offices overlayed to a map of the continental US and Alaska. Original svg provided by https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blank_US_Map_(states_only).svg OR WA MT ND SD Eastern States NM TX OK KS AK AZ CA CO ID NV UT WY NE

Alaska, Arctic DO

Draft Analysis for National Petroleum Reserve Plan Available for Public Comment

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — To support increased production of Alaskan energy resources and greater energy security for the nation, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking

Southern Nevada DO, Red Rock/Sloan FO

Red Rock Canyon and Sloan Canyon National Conservation Areas open limited hours on Thanksgiving

High view of Red Rock CanyonLAS VEGAS – Red Ro

Idaho, Boise DO, Four Rivers FO

BLM to conduct fall, winter timber pile burning

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District will conduct three prescribed timber pile burns on projects within Boise, Valley and Adams Counties between Nov. 27 and Feb.

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM approves land sale to Gila River Indian Community

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has published a decision record approving the noncompetitive sale of two public land parcels totaling just

California, California Desert DO

BLM Desert District Advisory Council to meet in Palm Desert, December 6-7

Colorful cactus and desert flora. Photo by Doug Herrema/BLM.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Classification for Lease for Elementary School in the Las Vegas Valley

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comment on a proposal to lease or convey 10 acres of public land to the Clark County Schoo

Idaho, Boise DO, Bruneau FO, Owyhee FO

BLM to conduct prescribed burning in southwest Idaho

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting the Trout Springs Jackpot Prescribed Burn in Owyhee County between late November and January depending on w

Colorado, Kremmling FO, Royal Gorge FO

BLM Accepting Comments on Environmental Assessment for Colorado March Oil and Gas Lease Sale

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer 26 parcels, totaling 30,548 acres in Jackson and Las Animas counties at its March 2020 quarterly oil and gas l

Wyoming

BLM announces public scoping meetings for the Wyoming Pipeline Corridor Initiative

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management and the State of Wyoming are hosting a series of public meetings to answer questions and provide more information on the Wyoming Pipe

Wyoming

BLM hiring for seasonal wildland fire jobs

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management is now accepting applications for seasonal fire jobs for the summer of 2020.

Colorado, Southwest DO

BLM Resource Advisory Council to meet in Montrose

MONTROSE, Colo – The Bureau of Land Management’s Southwest Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet Thursday, December 12 in Montrose at the BLM Uncompahgre Field Office, 250

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument Closed November 28

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.

Colorado

BLM Completes Improvements on Shelf Road Campground

Cañon City, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management-Royal Gorge Field Office recently completed improvements to The Bank campground north of Canon City.

Wyoming

BLM opens public scoping for Wyoming Pipeline Corridor Initiative

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO, Cottonwood FO, Boise DO, Bruneau FO, Four Rivers FO, Owyhee FO, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO, Challis FO, Upper Snake FO, Salmon FO, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO, Jarbidge FO, Shoshone FO

BLM supports Idaho firefighting organizations with vehicles, equipment

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) continues to transfer available vehicles, equipment and supplies to local fire departments and Rangeland Fire Protection Associations (RFPA)

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Cottonwood FO

Construction to temporarily limit access to BLM’s Pine Bar Recreation Site boat ramp

COTTONWOOD, Idaho – Construction on the Pine Bar boat ramp is set to begin on Dec. 2, causing a temporary closure of the ramp and the adjacent parking area.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Uncompahgre FO

BLM Christmas tree permits available in Montrose, Colorado

MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management will be offering Christmas tree permits in the greater Montrose area from Nov. 18- Dec. 24.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Biennial Rogue River User Meeting

The Bureau of Land Management and United States Forest Service are hosting the biennial Rogue River User Meeting on Thursday, November 21, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. PST at the BLM Grants Pass Interagency Office.
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Christmas Trees Available

Joint News Release
Forest Service, Umpqua National Forest

Utah, West Desert DO

BLM announces public scoping for Fivemile Pass

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office is seeking public input in advance of an Environmental Analysis (EA) of the Fivem

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

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

NORMAN, Okla.—The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro event in Odessa, Texas, on Dec. 6-7, at the Ector County Coliseum.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Challis FO

Saturday marks temporary end of public viewing at Challis Wild Horse Off-Range facility; will resume in early Dec.

CHALLIS, Idaho -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officials at the Challis Field Office have announced that public viewing at the Challis Wild Horse Corrals will&nbsp

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Coeur d Alene FO

BLM to host annual Veterans Eagle Watch Cruise in December

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to offer a no-cost Veterans Eagle Watch Cruise for military veterans, active duty personnel, and their families on