Press Releases

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Oregon-Washington

BLM Northwest Oregon District Needs Campground Hosts!

Portland, Ore. -- The Bureau of Land Management Northwest Oregon District is looking for spring and summer campground hosts at several of their recreation sites.

Wyoming

National Historic Trails Interpretive Center announces temporary exhibit to explore a part of Wyo.’s black history

CASPER, Wyo. - The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center (NHTIC) is celebrating Black History Month with an exhibit entitled "Empire: Traces of Vanished Dreams." This exhibit opens on Feb.

Idaho

BLM closes collapsed mine shaft in Silver City, stresses safety awareness

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management recently took quick action to close off a collapsed mine shaft that opened suddenly in the historic mining town of Silver City, 50&n

New Mexico

BLM Farmington District Resource Advisory Council to meet at San Juan College

FARMINGTON, NM – The Bureau of Land Management today announced it will hold a meeting of the Farmington District Resource Advisory Council, demonstrating that partnerships and inclusion are vital t

Wyoming

BLM announces major step for the Converse County oil and gas project in Eastern Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. - Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released the draft environmental impact statement for the Converse County oil and gas project.  
Nevada

Old Fashioned Valentines and a Virtual Tour of the Trail: The California Trail Interpretive Center Announces February Programs

ELKO, Nev. – Create valentines, take a virtual tour of the Trail, and discover what owls eat. Visit the California Trail Center during February for a variety of family friendly programs.

California

BLM Eagle Lake Field Office seeks public comments on OHV grant proposal

SUSANVILLE, Calif.

Idaho

BLM introduces new Four Rivers Field Manager at upcoming open house

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management recently named Brent Ralston as the new manager for the Four Rivers Field Office and will host an open house for the public to meet him on Tuesday, Feb.

California

BLM moves to approve proposed land exchange with Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians

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Idaho

BLM reschedules hearing on use of helicopters and motorized vehicles for wild horse management

CHALLIS, Idaho – The Idaho Bureau of Land Management invites the public to submit comments as part of a statewide hearing regarding motor vehicle and helicopter use in wild horse management operati

Wyoming

BLM Cody and partners improve wildlife habitat in Devil’s Canyon

CODY, Wyo.

Idaho

BLM Advisory Council meeting moved to February

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is moving the previously announced January meeting of the Boise District Resource Advisory Council to Feb.

Nevada

Land Sale Generates Almost $75 Million for Projects

LAS VEGAS --The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today sold 461.37 acres in 20 parcels for $74,623,000 during a competitive public land sale.

Colorado

BLM Tres Rios Field Office to host transportation planning open houses

DOLORES, Colo. – On Jan.

New Mexico

BLM Resource Advisory Council to Meet in Las Cruces

Las Cruces, NM - On January 30 and 31, 2018, the Bureau of Land Management’s Las Cruces District Resource Advisory Council will convene for a day-long tour and a half-day meeting at the Las Cruces

Idaho

Due to government shutdown, motorized hearing for wild horse management operations is postponed

CHALLIS, IDAHO – Due to the government shutdown, the Idaho Bureau of Land Management will postpone the statewide hearing regarding motor vehicle and helicopter use in wild horse mana

Montana-Dakotas

Missoula BLM meeting postponed

(MISSOULA, Mont.) – Due to the government shutdown, a meeting to discuss the Missoula Bureau of Land Management’s proposed Resource Management Plan has been postponed until further notice.