Press Releases

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Nevada

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Action for Sagebrush Ecosystem Management Project

Battle Mountain, NV – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input regarding potential issues that may be analyzed in the proposed Sagebrush Ecosystem Management Project.

Utah

BLM Celebrates Grand Opening of the Kane Gulch Ranger Station Rock Art Exhibit

MONTICELLO, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Monticello Field Office invites the public to an open house at the Kane Gulch Ranger Station on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Colorado

BLM plans prescribed burns at Deer Haven and Trail Gulch

CANON CITY, Colo - The Bureau of Land Management is preparing to conduct two prescribed burns at Deer Haven and Trail Gulch this fall.

Nevada

BLM plans public tours of Fallon wild horse and burro corral

RENO, Nev. —The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host two free public tours of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral in Fallon, Nevada, on Friday, October 28.

California

BLM Hosts Geothermal Lease Sale in Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management will hold a competitive geothermal lease sale on October 26, at 1 p.m. at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, 1230 J St., Sacramento. 

Nevada

California Trail Interpretive Center Benefits from Eagle Scout Project

ELKO, Nev.— The California Trail Interpretive Center recently benefited from a local Eagle Scout project led by Life Scout, Mitchell Martin of Troop 261, Carlin, NV.  Martin (16) began working

New Mexico

BLM is on the Move

If you are looking for the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Oklahoma Field Office after October 24, 2016, you will find it on the campus of the University of Oklahoma in Norman.

California

Construction Work Planned at Rice Canyon OHV Area

SUSANVILLE, Calif. – A project to improve off-highway vehicle recreation opportunities is set to begin Wednesday, Oct. 19 and continue through Nov.

Alaska

BLM Extends OHV Travel Restrictions in Tangle Lakes Archaeological District

Due to the lack of adequate snow cover, Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) travel will continue to be restricted to designated trails within the federally managed Tangle Lakes Archaeological District (TLAD)

New Mexico

BLM Resource Advisory Council to Meet in Las Cruces

On October 25 and 26, 2016, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Las Cruces District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet for a field trip and meeting.  On October 25, the field trip wil

New Mexico

Special BLM Outdoor Presentation Features "The Hermit" and La Cueva

The public is invited to join the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for a free evening presentation highlighting one of the most famous and mysterious characters from the history of the Mesilla Valle

Nevada

BLM Concludes Pancake Emergency Water Trap Gather

Ely, Nev.

Nevada

BLM Concludes Pancake Emergency Water Trap Gather

Ely, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District has concluded the Pancake Emergency Gather.

Colorado

BLM plans prescribed burn at Blanca Wetlands

MONTE VISTA, Colo. - The San Luis Valley Field Office in conjunction with the Interagency Fire Management Unit will conduct prescribed burns at Blanca Wetlands this fall.

New Mexico

BLM Advisory Council to Meet in Carlsbad

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pecos District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet on Thursday, October 20, 2016, at the Carlsbad BLM field Office, 620 East Greene Street, Carlsbad, New M

Colorado

Browns Canyon National Monument hosts listening sessions

CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management and U.S.

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming Celebrates the Federal Land Policy and Management Act's 40th Anniversary

Everyone is invited to help Bureau of Land Management Wyoming celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), Friday, Oct.

National Office

BLM Completes Comprehensive Update of Its Oil and Gas Measurement Rules

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management announced the finalization of three rules today designed to ensure the accurate measurement, proper reporting, and accurate recordk

Colorado

BLM proposes supplemental rules for the Cache Creek Placer Area

CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office is proposing supplementary rules for public lands at Cache Creek, located in Chaffee County, Colorado.

Nevada

Prison program wild horse adoption a success

RENO, Nev.

Eastern States

BLM Posts Sale Notice for December 2016 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern States Office has posted the proposed list of parcels for the upcoming quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale, scheduled for December 13, 2016.

Colorado

BLM to offer 31 parcels in December oil and gas lease sale

DENVER – The Bureau of Land Management will offer 31 parcels totaling 20,135 acres in the Royal Gorge, Grand Junction and Colorado River Valley field offices at its Dec.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM seeks public comment on state indemnity selection project

(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input on a proposal to transfer certain lands to the State of Montana to satisfy the obligation made by Congress to the Sta

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Input on Proposal to Drill Two Oil and Gas Wells East of Bluff, Utah

MONTICELLO, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Monticello Field Office is seeking input from the public on a proposal from EOG Resources, Inc.

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Natural Gas Pipeline near Green River, Utah

MOAB, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah, Moab Field Office is seeking comments on an environmental assessment (EA) that analyzes a proposal from Gray Canyon Energy for a 10 inch buried