Press Releases

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Alaska

BLM invites volunteers to National Trails Day Celebration June 2

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management invites trail lovers of all ages to the BLM Campbell Tract Saturday, June 2, 2018 to celebrate National Trails Day.  Join us

Utah

High Fire Danger Prompts Fire Restrictions in Southeastern Utah

Current and forecasted weather coupled with extremely dry vegetation throughout southeastern Utah have created hazardous fire conditions.

Nevada

Five Junior Rangers sworn in at Logandale Trails

LAS VEGAS - Saturday was a banner day as five kids became the first Logandale Trails Junior Rangers.

Wyoming

BLM installs signs along Trapper’s Route

CASPER, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management will be installing signs along the roads and trails within the Trapper’s Route Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) beginning mid-May. 

California

Bus shuttles offered for Bizz Johnson National Recreational Trail

SUSANVILLE, Calif. -- Weekend bus shuttle services for the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail will begin Saturday, June 2, and continue through October.

National Office

Wild Horse and Burro ‘Online Corral’ connects Americans with adoptable animals

The Bureau of Land Management today announced the launch of the Wild Horse and Burro “Online Corral”—a new website focused on connecting the American public with wild horses and burros available fo

Arizona

BLM elevates fire restrictions to decrease wildfire potential in central Arizona

PHOENIX— The Bureau of Land Management Phoenix District Office will implement Stage II fire restrictions in order to reduce the risk of wildfire on public lands managed by the Phoe

Oregon-Washington

National Oregon Trail Center offers historic leather workshops in June

Baker City, Ore.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming changes second quarter oil and gas lease sale dates to June 26-27

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Due to an administrative error, BLM Wyoming is changing the sale date for the 2nd quarter oil and gas lease sale from June 20-21, 2018 to June 26-27, 2018.

New Mexico

BLM Offers Free Entrance to Dripping Springs and Aguirre Spring

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

New Mexico

Agencies announce ‘West-wide’ Energy Corridor review workshop in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S.

Idaho

BLM seeks comments on grazing permit renewal in Rockville allotment near Marsing, ID

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on the renewal of two grazing permits in the Rockville grazing allotment.

Idaho

Agencies promote wildfire awareness with local communities

A partnership of federal land managers, local fire departments, and Idaho Firewise has announced the Every Yard Counts (EYC) Campaign, an effort to raise awareness about wildfires in the wildland-u

Utah

BLM releases final analysis for utility corridor project in northeastern Utah

VERNAL, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office is releasing a final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) analyzing potential impacts of the proposed Enefit American

Wyoming

BLM Cody releases analysis of gypsum mining expansion

CODY, Wyo.

Nevada

Celebrate National Trails Day and Pony Express at Jacob’s Well

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District invites you to join us from 10 a.m.

New Mexico

El Malpais National Conservation Area Ranger Station to reopen May 24 through September 3

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.— From May 24 through September 3, the Bureau of Land Management will reopen the El Malpais National Conservation Area Ranger Station.

National Office

BLM Recognizes Special Agent and Ranger of the Year

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Office of Law Enforcement Security is pleased to announce the 2017 Law Enforcement Ranger of the Year and Special Agent of the Year. Ranger Carrie Wost

Oregon-Washington

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Announces Artist in Residence Selections for 2018

MEDFORD, Ore. — Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is pleased to announce the artists chosen for its 2018 Artist in Residence (AiR) program.

Oregon-Washington

BLM and Forest Service Host Free Fishing Event at Fish Lake

MEDFORD, Ore.