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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Wyoming

BLM WY State Office shifts to appointment system for public room use

The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office has implemented a call ahead appointment system to allow for a more streamlined use of the public room.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM seeks input on Thirtymile Recreation and Travel Management Project

Attention outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers: The Bureau of Land Management is improving access and management of the diverse recreational activities available in the Thirtymile Creek and the John Day River area.
Utah, Green River DO

BLM seeks public comments for allowing events at Swasey’s Beach

The BLM Price Field Office is seeking public comments on issuing special recreation permits for up to five events annually at Swasey’s Beach. The 15-day comment period runs through March 5, 2025.
Colorado

BLM seeks initial input for December 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 61 oil and gas parcels totaling 51,068 acres that may be included in a December 2025 lease sale in Colorado.
Utah, Color Country DO, Cedar City FO

BLM seeks input on e-bike use on trails in Iron and Beaver counties

The BLM is seeking public scoping comments for the proposed use of Class 1 e-bikes on designated mountain bike trails across six trail systems on public lands in Iron and Beaver Counties.
Nevada

BLM seeks input for proposed Spring Valley Gold Mine

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Spring Valley Gold Mine project in Pershing County, approximately 20 miles northeast of Lovelock and 70 miles southwest of Winnemucca.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM seeks input on proposed earthen dams project

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment for the proposed Starvation Draw earthen dams project near Deming in Luna County.
Arizona, Arizona Strip DO, Arizona Strip FO

Temporary closure of routes on public lands announced for 2025 Rhino Rally motorcycle race in the BLM Arizona Strip Field Office area

The Bureau of Land Management Arizona Strip Field Office announces the temporary closure on public lands for a race in Mohave County, Arizona, from 6 a.m. through 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Idaho, Twin Falls DO

BLM’s Twin Falls District welcomes new district manager

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Twin Falls District welcomes Birk Roseman as the new Twin Falls district manager, following the retirement of long-time district manager Mike Courtney.
Utah

BLM to begin Canyonlands Herd Management Area wild burro gather

The BLM will begin a wild burro gather in the Canyonlands HMA on Feb. 24 to manage herd size and protect rangeland health. Public viewing available.
National Office, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Eastern States, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming

Free mapping program to help Americans navigate BLM public lands

There’s a new tool for recreationists planning visits to public lands. The Free National Mobile Map Package Program allows anyone to access maps so they have the information they need to get outside, even when they are offline
Nevada, Battle Mountain DO, Tonopah FO

BLM seeks input for proposed wild horse and burro management plan

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments to update how the agency will manage wild horses and burros near Tonopah, Nevada.
Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM and NNCC announce a wild horse and burro adoption event for February 22, 2025

The BLM and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries have announced a saddle-started wild horse adoption event at the NNCC on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Utah, Paria River DO

Prescribed fire planned near Hatch to restore wildlife habitat, reduce wildfire risk

BLM plans a 100-acre prescribed burn east of Hatch, Utah, starting Feb. 10 to restore habitat, reduce wildfire risk. Smoke may be visible near Hatch, Panguitch, and Hwy 143. Burns will occur only under safe conditions.
Nevada, Elko DO

BLM updates vegetation management for northeast Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management today issued updates for how the agency will manage weeds and support wildlife restoration and rehabilitation work on public lands effected.
California, Northern California DO

BLM to hold virtual public meetings to discuss OHV grant funds in northern CA

REDDING, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management welcomes anyone interested in off-highway vehicle recreation on public lands to share ideas about the use of California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division grant funding, when the Northern California District hosts a virtual public meeting via Zoom, Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. The meeting will be divided into three, one-hour segments for the Eagle Lake, Redding and Arcata field offices.
Nevada, Ely DO, Bristlecone FO

BLM seeks public comment on preliminary research for water power project

Asking the public to review and provide comment on a preliminary environmental assessment analyzing White Pine Pumped Storage Hydrogeologic Evaluation Project proposal to gather groundwater data in Steptoe Valley.
Arizona, Gila DO, Safford FO

Prescribed fire planned south of Bowie

The Bureau of Land Management’s will conduct a single day prescribed fire near the Nine Mile Ranch headquarters on BLM-managed public land located seven miles south of Bowie, Arizona.
Nevada, Winnemucca DO, Black Rock FO

BLM seeks input for proposed Jackson Mountains wild horse and burro management plan

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments to update how the agency will manage wild horses and burros in the Jackson Mountains Herd Management Area.
California, California Desert DO

BLM California Desert District seeks public input on 2025 off-highway vehicle grant proposals

The Bureau of Land Management is hosting several in-person and virtual public and stakeholder meetings to gather input to develop off-highway vehicle grant proposals for submission to the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division. Grants support off-highway vehicle management activities, including visitor services, law enforcement, resource protection, planning and monitoring, and maintenance on BLM-managed public lands.
California, Central California DO

BLM seeks public input on OHV grant proposals in central California

The Bureau of Land Management Central California District is hosting virtual public and stakeholder meetings to gather input on the development of off-highway vehicle grant proposals for submission to the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division. Grants support off-highway vehicle management activities, including visitor services, law enforcement, resource protection, planning and monitoring, and maintenance on BLM-managed public lands.
Utah, Color Country DO, Cedar City FO

BLM seeks input for proposed watershed restoration

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on the Indian Peak Range Watershed Restoration Plan. The plan aims to enhance landscape resiliency and improve watershed functions within the Hamlin Valley, Pine Valley, and Needles Range areas.
National Office, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah, Wyoming

BLM, USDA Forest Service announce 2025 grazing fees

The federal grazing fee for 2025 remains $1.35 per animal unit month for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.35 per head month for lands managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. 
New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Rio Puerco FO, Farmington DO, Farmington FO

BLM to issue leases for 2019 oil and gas lease sales in New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management will issue leases effective Feb. 1 for 17 oil and gas parcels totaling 6,259 acres in the Farmington and Rio Puerco field offices in New Mexico.
New Mexico, Pecos DO, Carlsbad FO, Roswell FO, Oklahoma FO, Albuquerque DO, Rio Puerco FO, Farmington DO, Farmington FO

Update: BLM seeks initial input for November 2025 oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico and Oklahoma

The BLM New Mexico State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 21 oil and gas parcels totaling 8,860 acres that may be included in a Nov. 2025 lease sale in New Mexico and Oklahoma