Press Releases
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BLM transfers fire engine to rural wildland firefighting partners
Agency resource benefits local communities
BLM seeks initial input for September 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Montana and North Dakota
BLM Montana-Dakotas State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 29 oil and gas parcels totaling 9,102 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale.
BLM plans to initiate prescribed burns in Socorro and Catron counties
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to conduct prescribed burns in Socorro and Catron counties. Weather permitting, the burns will take place between now and March 2025. Pre-burn burn plan notifications will be implemented prior to all ignitions.
Rockfall causes temporary emergency closure on part of Bizz Johnson Trail
The Bureau of Land Management has issued a temporary emergency closure on part of the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail in response to a rockslide that has blocked the route about three miles west of the Susanville Trailhead.
BLM looking for good homes for burros during Wild Horse and Burro Awareness Week
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking good homes for wild burros during three “Burro Palooza” adoption and sale events in March.
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument reopens after seasonal closure
The BLM and Cochiti Pueblo today announced the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument will reopen on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Temporary closure and restrictions of public lands announced for 2025 Legacy Racing the Dam 500 races
The BLM Lake Havasu Field Office announces the temporary closure and restriction of selected public lands for the 2025 Legacy Racing the Dam 500 race in La Paz County.
BLM holds January 2025 sale for Montana and North Dakota oil and gas leases
In total, 255 bids were received, with 13 parcels covering 1,324 acres leased, roughly 100 percent of the total acreage available. A total of $11,314,786 in high bids were received.
BLM announces annual temporary closure of High Rock Canyon Road
The Bureau of Land Management will be closing a portion of the High Rock Canyon Road in the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area to vehicle use.
BLM announces road 25-7-29 closure
The Bureau of Land Management, Swiftwater Field Office, Roseburg District is providing notification that BLM road 25-7-29 is closed to through traffic.
BLM welcomes new Colorado River Valley Field Office manager
The Bureau of Land Management Upper Colorado River District welcomes Lisa Dawson as the new field manager for the Colorado River Valley Field Office. Dawson reports for duty as field manager today.
BLM launches year-2 of a fire science program at Reno high school
BLM firefighters kickoff the second year of a wildland fire education program at a career-tech high school in Reno, Nevada.
BLM updates travel management plan for Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge
Today, the BLM announced the finalized Travel Management Plan for the Henry Mountains and Fremont Gorge area.
BLM Idaho’s Salmon Field Office welcomes new manager
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District welcomes Vince Guyer as the new field manager for the Salmon Field Office. His official starting date was Dec. 29.
Neal Craig embracing new role as BLM Ukiah Field Manager
The BLM has selected Neal Craig as the Ukiah Field Manager who will oversee management of more than 270,000 acres of public lands within Marin, Mendocino, Lake, Sonoma, Napa, Colusa, Glenn, Yolo, and Solano counties.
BLM Northern California District Resource Advisory Council to hold virtual meeting
The BLM Northern California District RAC will discuss a range of public land management topics in a meeting to be held virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, Feb. 5, beginning at 9 a.m.
Interior Department takes steps to protect subsistence in the Western Arctic
BLM released a report summarizing public input on how best to ensure protection of surface resources in the NPR-A.
BLM Central California District Resource Advisory Council to host virtual meeting
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Central California Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will discuss a range of public land management topics in meeting to be held virtually on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The business meeting includes a public comment period scheduled at 1:45 p.m. The business meeting agenda can be reviewed in advance.
Volunteers Needed for 2025 Raptor Inventory Nest Survey
Citizen scientists are needed for the 2025 Raptor Inventory Nest Survey (RINS)! Help monitor Utah's eagles, owls, and more. No experience required—training provided in Feb. & Mar. Volunteers visit assigned areas from Mar.–July. Learn more at rins.org.
BLM takes steps to accelerate geothermal energy development
BLM finalized a categorical exclusion that will help accelerate discovery of new geothermal resources on public lands.
BLM updates management plan for south-central Oregon
The BLM today announced the release of the record of decision and approved resource management plan for the Lakeview planning area, which covers 3.2 million acres of public lands in Lake and Harney counties.
BLM Idaho’s Salmon Field Office adds new rental cabin enhancing Continental Divide Trail experience
New remote lodging opportunity to the public all year long.
Gabe Garcia welcomes role as new BLM Central California District Manager
The Bureau of Land Management has selected Gabriel Garcia to serve as the new District Manager for the Central California District. In this position, Garcia will be responsible for roughly 2.2 million acres of BLM-managed public lands stretching from the Pacific coast through the Central Valley across the Sierra Nevada to the California-Nevada border.
BLM seeks input for proposed fee increase at Datil Well Campground
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comments on a proposal to increase the standard amenity fee at Datil Well Recreation Area Campground.
Bureau of Land Management seeks input for proposed off-highway vehicle area fees near Roswell
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a proposal to change fees at Haystack Mountain and Mescalero Sands North Dune off-highway vehicle areas near Roswell.