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.
Prescribed fire planned for public lands on the Arizona Strip
This prescribed fire treatment will focus on reducing slash that was previously cut and scattered as part of a vegetation reduction treatment focusing on encroaching pinyon-juniper trees.
BLM seeks public comment on proposed exploratory drilling project east of Bullhead City
KINGMAN, Ariz.
BLM moves to cashless system at Virgin River Campground
The Virgin River Campground is now cashless for all campsites at this popular recreation area in Arizona.
BLM releases proposed improvements to Table Mesa Recreation Area
PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management’s Phoenix District Office finalized the Table Mesa Environmental Assessment of enhanced recreational facilities at the Table Mesa area north
BLM to conduct prescribed fire at Guthrie Peak communications site
The Safford Field Office and Gila District Fire Management Program will conduct a one-day prescribed fire at the Guthrie Peak communications site between mid-February and the end of March.
BLM plans prescribed burns in Yavapai County
PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management’s Phoenix District is planning prescribed burning operations to burn cut and piled brush from public lands in Yavapai County near Skull Vall
BLM announces temporary closure and restrictions of public lands for the Legacy Racing Event off-highway vehicle race events
The Lake Havasu Field Office announces the temporary closure and restrictions for Legacy Racing Event off-highway vehicle race events.
BLM to conduct prescribed fire in Little Boquillas Ranch Area
The Tucson Field Office and Gila District Fire Management Program will conduct a one-day prescribed fire in the Little Boquillas Ranch Area between mid-February and the end of March.
BLM seeks seasonal call-when-needed firefighters
The Arizona Strip District is currently recruiting applicants for seasonal call-when-needed wildland firefighters for the 2024 fire season.
BLM hosting public meeting in Yuma to discuss progress to catalyze solar energy development throughout the West
The Bureau of Land Management is holding an open-house meeting in Yuma on Feb. 15 from 5–7 p.m. at the Yuma Public Library to provide information on the Department of the Interior’s ongoing efforts to support appropriate renewable energy development on our nation’s public lands through an updated Western Solar Plan.
BLM to hold public meeting on proposed Hassayampa River corridor protections
PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management scheduled a public meeting on Feb. 28 at 6 p.m.
BLM proposes Sonoran Desert National Monument target shooting amendment
PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management is
BLM Arizona Resource Advisory Council to meet in February and April
The Bureau of Land Management Arizona’s Resource Advisory Council will meet in-person on February 28-29 and April 24-25, 2024, at the BLM Arizona State Office.
BLM analysis aims to optimize solar energy development throughout the West
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced an updated roadmap for solar energy development across the West, designed to expand solar energy production in more Western states
BLM seeks seasonal call-when-needed firefighters
The Gila District is currently recruiting applicants for seasonal call-when-needed wildland firefighters for the 2024 fire season.
BLM initiates environmental analysis of the Pinyon Solar Energy Project
PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management will begin a 30-day public scoping period to inform the environmental analysis o
BLM hosts open house seeking public input on Yuma East / Gila River Travel Management Plan
The public is encouraged to review the inventoried routes and make comments during a 30-day period starting January 22 and ending Feb. 21, 2024. The BLM will conduct two virtual Zoom meetings to provide information about the project.
Public lands in Arizona closing for two years to construct Goldfield Recreation Area
PHOENIX – Beginning Feb.
BLM to gather wild burros in the Black Mountain Herd Management Area
The Bureau of Land Management will begin a wild burro gather on Jan. 8, 2024, in the Black Mountain Herd Management Area, located west of Kingman, in Mohave County.
BLM announces selection of artist in residence
The Tucson Field Office announces the selection of Alan Nyiri as its first artist in residence.
BLM announces temporary closure and restrictions of public lands for the Parker 400 off-highway vehicle race events
The Bureau of Land Management Lake Havasu Field Office announces the temporary closure and restrictions of selected public lands for the Parker 400 off-highway vehicle (OHV) race events.
BLM accepting permit applications for off-highway races on the Parker Racecourse
The Bureau of Land Management is accepting proposals for the available Special Recreation Permits for two competitive off-highway races on the Parker Racecourse.
BLM to conduct prescribed fire 30 miles south of Fredonia, Arizona
The Bureau of Land Management’s Arizona Strip District is planning prescribed burning operations as part of an ongoing riparian restoration project in the Kanab Creek drainage, located 30 miles south of Fredonia, Ariz.
BLM prescribed burning planned near Parker
Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District will conduct prescribed burning near Parker, Ariz., between December 2023 and March 2024 as weather and fuel conditions allow.