Press Releases

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Wyoming

Trails Center aims to recreate history for youth

CASPER, Wyo. – Step away from the technologies of today at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center on Saturday, June 16 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

New Mexico

BLM announces emergency fire restrictions for Farmington and Taos Field Offices

The Bureau of Land Management Farmington District is initiating emergency fire restrictions on public lands managed by the Farmington and Taos Field Offices in San Juan, Rio Arriba, Taos, Santa Fe,

Nevada

Visitors should use caution when target shooting on public lands

CARSON CITY, Nev.

New Mexico

BLM approves lease for expansion of existing Pollyanna 8 Coal Mine in LeFlore County, Oklahoma

In keeping with the Administration’s priority of energy Independence, and encouraging environmentally-responsible development of energy and minerals on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management i

Montana-Dakotas

Garnet Day celebrates mining heritage of Montana's most intact ghost town

(MISSOULA, Mont.) – The sights, sounds and smells of a 19th-century mining town will come back to life during this year’s family-friendly Garnet Day June 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Idaho

BLM Public Meetings in Idaho Support Review of Sage-Grouse Draft EIS

BOISE, Idaho -- As the next step in aligning federal habitat conservation efforts with state wildlife management plans, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold three meetings in Idaho beginni

Nevada

Air and Weather Data Equipment at Coyote Dunes

GERLACH,Nev,.- As part of the baselines for the Burning Man permit renewal, visitors to the playa may notice some temporary equipment at the Coyote Dunes exclosures.  This equipment is designe

Idaho

BLM to Release Wild Horses to Sands Basin Herd Management Area

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Owyhee Field Office will release 26 wild horses to the Sands Basin Herd Management Area (HMA) southwest of Homedale on June 1

Wyoming

Repairs to BLM John Blue Road to begin June 11

LOVELL, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office will repair a portion of the John Blue Canyon Road (BLM Road 1122) east of Lovell beginning June 11.

Colorado

BLM seeks public comments on Little Bookcliffs Herd Management Area

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Alaska

BLM retains public scoping period for Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program environmental impact statement

The BLM is announcing that it will retain the current public scoping period for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program environmental impact statement (EIS), scheduled to close on June 19, 2018.
New Mexico

BLM announces fire restrictions in southern New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District is implementing fire restrictions in order to reduce the risk of wildfire on public land in Doña Ana, Otero, Luna, Sierra, Grant and Hidalgo counti

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area fee free June 9

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management will waive amenity-related fees at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for National Get Outdoors Day on June 9.

Oregon-Washington

See and learn about wild horses at National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

BAKER CITY, Ore.  – The Bureau of Land Management’s National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is connecting visitors to public lands and America’s natural an

Montana-Dakotas

BLM MCFO to conduct road and trail inventories in multiple counties

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The BLM Miles City Field Office will be conducting inventories of roads and trails on BLM-administered lands in eight counties this year to improve its database of existing ro

New Mexico

BLM Outdoor Events for June

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On June 9, 16 and 23, the Bureau of Land Management is sponsoring three free outdoor events in the Dripping Springs Natural Area and Prehistoric Trackways Nation

Wyoming

Historic Trails Center Returns to Summer Hours

With summer fast approaching, the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center will resume summer hours from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

New Mexico

BLM to offer 24 parcels in June oil and gas lease sale

SANTA FE, N.M.