Press Releases

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Wyoming

BLM Worland Issues Decision for Hot Springs County Bentonite Project

The Bureau of Land Management Worland Field Office has issued a decision authorizing the expansion of a bentonite mining project in Hot Springs County, Wyoming.

Wyoming

BLM Lander Begins Trail Planning at Johnny Behind the Rocks

The BLM Lander Field Office requests public input as it conducts master trails planning in the Johnny Behind the Rocks (JBR) non-motorized trail area to implement decisions made in the Lander Resou

Colorado

BLM plans slash pile burns

CANON CITY, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management is preparing to conduct slash pile burns in 10 locations throughout the winter of 2016 and 2017.

Nevada

BLM Owyhee Complex Wild Horse Gather Concludes

Reno, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), concluded a wild horse helicopter gather on the Owyhee Complex in Northern Nevada on Sunday, December 4th.

Idaho

BLM Idaho Falls District to Assist Applicants with Seasonal Firefighter Hiring Process

IDAHO FALLS, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District is seeking seasonal wildland firefighters and has scheduled an evening on 

National Office

BLM Finalizes Rule to Make Land Use Plans More Responsive to Community Needs

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today issued an updated rule that will make its land use planning more accessible to the public, more responsive to the changing conditions on the public lands,

Wyoming

Muddy Mountain Road Closes for Winter

The Bureau of Land Management Casper Field Office announced today that Muddy Mountain Road will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 1 for the winter.

New Mexico

Prescribed Burns Planned in Lincoln County

Beginning in the middle of December, and continuing through March 2017, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting prescribed burn operations about 10 miles northeast of Ruidoso and 5 m

Utah

Public Invited to Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry Artists-in-Residence Reception

PRICE, Utah–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office invites the public to a reception highlighting the artwork and contributions of artists in the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry Art

California

BLM, Latino Outdoors Host Youth Event at Cosumnes River Preserve

canoeingOn Saturday, Dec.

Colorado

Seasonal closures at Emerald Mountain now in effect

CRAIG, Colo. – Annual winter closures at the Bureau of Land Management’s Emerald Mountain Special Recreation Area outside Steamboat Springs went into effect Dec.

Arizona, Utah

Arizona Strip Free Interagency Brown Bag Lecture Series for December

Every Friday in December, the Bureau of Land Management and its partners host the popular Brown Bag Lecture series, which provides unique opportunities to learn more about the area’s natural resources and public lands.
New Mexico

BLM and BIA Extend Comment Period for Mineral Leasing and Development Effort in Northwest New Mexico

Farmington, NM – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farmington Field Office and the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ (BIA) Navajo Regional Office will extend the comment period and add two additional sco

Nevada

Arts, Crafts, Basque Dancing and Music: California Trail Interpretive Center Presents a Pioneer Christmas for Kids

ELKO, Nev. – The California Trail Center will present its annual holiday celebration, a Pioneer Christmas for Kids, on Dec. 17, from 10:00 a.m.

Colorado

Christmas Tree Permits Available in Grand Junction

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Colorado

BLM winter closures begin Dec. 1 in Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin counties

SILT, Colo. – Annual winter closures to motorized and mechanized vehicles begin to go into effect Dec.

Wyoming

BLM Issues Decision on Proposed Trail System

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing a decision on a proposed trail system right of way that will create new non-motorized recreation opportunities on the Red Grade parcel 30 minutes sout

Nevada

Land Sale Generates Almost $25 Million for Projects

Las Vegas --The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today sold 135 acres in12 parcels for $24,903,000 during a competitive public land sale.

Utah

Prescribed Fires Planned this Winter in San Juan County

MOAB, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Canyon Country Fire Zone will conduct a number of prescribed fires on public lands in San Juan County in coming months, November through March. 

Utah

BLM Announces Coal Lease Sale for Greens Hollow Tract

Salt Lake City, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct a Competitive Coal Lease Sale for a tract of Federal coal in Sanpete and Sevier Counties, Utah.

Colorado

Seasonal Road Closures go into effect December 1

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Annual winter closures to motorized and mechanized vehicles (e.g., mountain bikes) will go into effect Dec.

Nevada

BLM Ely District Accepting Applications for Temporary Seasonal Firefighters

Ely, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District is accepting applications for temporary seasonal firefighters.