Press Releases

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Wyoming

BLM follow-up on dumpsites near Big Piney

Pinedale, Wyo. – As part of the BLM’s mission to keep public lands healthy and productive, the Pinedale Field Office recently cleaned up two dumpsites in the Big Piney area.

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management to conduct Triple B Complex wild horse gather

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management is expected to begin a helicopter-conducted wild horse gather on or about January 23 within the overpopulated Triple B Complex in Eastern Nevada.

New Mexico

Prescribed Burns Planned in Lincoln County

ROSWELL, N.M.

Nevada

BLM Approves Production Well for San Emidio Geothermal Facility

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.

California

BLM Seeks Public Input for OHV Grant Proposals

Off-highway Vehicle (BLM Photo)MOR

Idaho

2018 South Hills seasonal road closure to begin soon

BURLEY, Idaho -- The Burley Bureau of Land Management Field Office will implement a seasonal road closure Jan.

New Mexico

BLM offers guided hike to Prehistoric Trackways

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On Jan.

Montana-Dakotas

Missoula BLM releases details on Resource Management Plan revision

(MISSOULA, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s Missoula Field Office is rolling out preliminary alternatives for the revision of its Resource Management Plan. 
 
Montana-Dakotas

Oil and gas lease sale public comment period begins

(MILES CITY, Mont.) –The Bureau of Land Management has opened a 30-day public comment period on a Determination of NEPA Adequacy for 217 nominated oil and gas lease parcels within the Miles City Fi

Colorado

Firefighters planning to burn slash piles near Eby Creek

SILT, Colo.

Nevada

Amenity fees increase at Red Rock Canyon on February 20

LAS VEGAS – On February 20, 2018, amenity fees for the 13-mile scenic drive and the campground at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area will increase to support a growing numb

Arizona

BLM prescribed burn planned in the Hualapai Mountains

KINGMAN, Ariz.

Wyoming

BLM Pinedale seeks volunteers for Bald Eagle Survey

PINEDALE, Wyo.

Nevada

BLM to conduct in Eureka County Slash Pile Burns

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev.

Idaho

Egin-Hamer closure goes into effect Jan. 1

IDAHO FALLS - What started out as an idea by local county commissioners to reopen a popular farm to market road nineteen years ago continues to be a success not just for humans, but also for winter

Utah

BLM seeks volunteers for raptor nest surveys

MOAB, Utah – Are you interested in birds?  Like to hike?  Here’s an opportunity to do both.  The Bureau of Land Management is seeking volunteers for the annual Rapto

Oregon-Washington

Vale BLM plans Cold Springs and Hog Creek wild horse gathers

VALE, OR – As part of the Bureau of Land Management’s commitment to keeping public landscapes healthy and productive, the Vale District announced plans to conduct a helico

Nevada

BLM to conduct in Nye County Slash Pile Burns

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev.

Montana-Dakotas

Dillon BLM releases Red Rock-Lima watershed report

(DILLON, Mont.) – The Red Rock/ Lima Watershed Assessment, the result of many months of work by specialists in the Bureau of Land Management’s Dillon Field Office, is now ready for public comment.

New Mexico

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument unavailable January 6

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management is announcing that due to the request of Cochiti Pueblo, Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument will be unavailable on January 6.