Press Releases

KANAB, Utah — The Deers Springs Fire reached 30% containment today.

KANAB, Utah — Today’s operations included continued work to secure the fire line on both flanks of the fire. For more information, see attached fact sheet.

KANAB, Utah — Crews on the Deer Springs Fire are continuing fire line construction to the south and containing any smaller fires that migrated off the rim. For more information, see attached fact sheet.

KANAB, Utah — Today’s suppression tactics focused on the north side of fire to keep away from community of Deer Springs. For more information, see attached fact sheet.

KANAB, Utah — Operationally, firefighters are taking advantage of today's prevailing winds to secure the north flank of the Deer Springs Fire. For more information, see attached fact sheet.

KANAB, Utah — A local Color Country Interagency Incident Management Type-3 Team is responding to a 1,200-acre wildfire initially discovered at 1:02 PM today. For more information, see attached fact sheet.

The BLM Monticello Field Office and USDA Manti-La Sal National Forest will host a field tour of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee.

The BLM Utah State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to get public input on two oil & gas parcels totaling 833 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale. The comment period ends July 24, 2024.

Southwest Utah and northern Arizona to implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning June 21, 2024, at 12:01 a.m.

The BLM West Desert District issued a fire prevention order to announce seasonal fire restrictions

Today, the Bureau of Land Management released the preliminary environmental assessment and travel network alternatives for the San Rafael Swell Travel Management Plan in southeastern Utah.

The Bureau of Land Management announced a decision today to reaffirm 51 oil and gas leases in Emery County.

The BLM is seeking public comments for the development of a draft environmental assessment to consider preliminary travel network alternatives on public lands near the Dolores River in southeastern Utah. 

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments and information to inform the development of an environmental impact statement evaluating a proposal to expand mining operations at the Lisbon Valley Copper Mine.

The BLM Price Field Office today initiates a 15-day scoping comment period to gather public input on the Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry (CLDQ) building replacement project.

BLM to begin closure at Calf Creek Recreation Site for GSENM improvements. Short-term closures expected in July, August.

Today, the BLM released preliminary travel network alternatives for the Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge Travel Management Plan.

The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today issued the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed 4-lane Northern Corridor highway in southern Utah.  

Free guided tour of the Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry will be available during the weeks of May 13, May 20, June 3, June 10, and June 17, 2024.

The BLM announced a decision to reaffirm three oil and gas leases in San Juan County following a legal challenge & agreement to reconsider 28 leases from BLM’s March and Dec. 2018 competitive oil & gas lease sales.

The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public lands. The final Public Lands Rule provides tools for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to help improve the health and resilience of public lands in the face of a changing climate; conserve important wildlife habitat and intact landscapes; facilitate responsible development; and better recognize unique cultural and natural resources on public lands.