Press Releases

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Montana-Dakotas

BLM opens public scoping for September 11, 2018 lease sale

(Miles City, Mont.) – In continuing efforts to promote America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has opened a 15 day public scoping period for nominated oil and gas lease p

Idaho

Bureau of Land Management seeks 2018 Artist-in-Residence in Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to announce an opportunity to be the next Artist-in-Residence in the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area.

Nevada

Snowshoe Hike in Lamoille Canyon February 10th

ELKO, Nev. – The second community snow shoe hike will be in Lamoille Canyon near the vicinity of the Talbot Trail Parking Area located in the Ruby Mountains at 6:00p.m., Saturday, February 10th.

New Mexico

Commemorative anniversary stamps now available for New Mexico and West Texas National Historic Trails

SANTA FE, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management in New Mexico invites visitors to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act, by collecting three new passport stamps.

Arizona

Public invited to participate in development of Lower Colorado River Travel Management Plan

YUMA, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM)’s Yuma Field Office invites the public to participate in the development of the Lower Colorado River (LCR) Travel Management

Arizona

Southeastern Arizona experiences prolonged dry and windy conditions

TUCSON, Ariz.  – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is reminding Southeastern Arizona to take steps to prevent wildland fires and to protect their properties in light of prol

Wyoming

Reward offered for information about wild horses killed in the Red Desert

LANDER, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management is investigating the suspicious deaths of several federally protected wild horses on public land south of U.S. Highway 287 in Wyoming’s Red Desert.

California

Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office celebrates Wild & Scenic Rivers Act 50th anniversary

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management, Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, in partnership with the U.S.

Idaho

BLM to conduct prescribed burning in Birds of Prey National Conservation Area

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management will be conducting prescribed burns along several fence lines within the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area throughout t

Colorado

BLM Stabilization Project to be recognized with 2018 Historic Preservation Award

GUNNISON, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Ute-Ulay Mine and Mill Stabilization project in Hinsdale County was recently named one of the recipients for the 2

National Office

BLM oil and gas lease sales generate $360 million in 2017

WASHINGTON - In advancing the administration's goals of promoting America's energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management state offices in 2017 generated nearly $360 million from oil and gas l

California

BLM reschedules OHV grant proposals' public meetings

Two dune buggies ride on sand dunes at dusk.

Arizona

Temporary public land closure in Maricopa County for off-highway vehicle race

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management Hassayampa Field Office announces the temporary closure of public lands in Maricopa County for the Vulture Mine Off-Road Challenge official

Arizona

San Pedro House to be temporarily closed for roof repairs

TUCSON, Ariz.  – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is temporarily closing the San Pedro House to perform necessary roof repairs during the week of Feb.

National Office

BLM and Forest Service announce 2018 grazing fees

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Utah

BLM and Grand County continue construction at Powerdam parking area

MOAB, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management Moab Field Office, in partnership with Grand County, is continuing work to improve the Powerdam parking area.  Construction will take

Colorado

BLM seeks comments on proposed trails in Buena Vista

CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office is seeking public comments on its draft environmental assessment (EA) on a proposal  to add new mo

New Mexico

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Hallettsville, Texas

NORMAN, OK - The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro sale event in Halletsville, Texas, on Feb. 9-10.