Press Releases

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Nevada

Winnemucca District BLM welcomes back Robert Towne as Acting District Manager

Winnemucca, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Winnemucca District, welcomes back Robert Towne to the Acting District Manager position.

Colorado

Fire restriction in place on BLM and unincorporated lands in Grand County

KREMMLING, Colo. – Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in effect on Bureau of Land Management-administered lands and unincorporated private lands in Grand County.  

Utah

Bidding begins for BLM commercial pine nut gathering permits

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Sealed contract bids for commercial pine nut gathering permits must be submitted to the Bureau of Land Management’s Cedar City Field Office by 2 p.m. Aug. 5.

Alaska

BLM to Adopt Online Reservation System for White Mountains Cabin Reservations

FAIRBANKS, AK – Visitors to the popular public use cabins in the White Mountains National Recreation Area will be able to view cabin availability and make reservations online starting July 20, 2016

Utah

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Withdrawal of Public Land in Tooele County

Salt Lake City—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office has filed a Petition/Application with the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw 747.10 acres

Utah

BLM Utah Resource Advisory Council to Hold Meeting

Salt Lake City—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will hold a field tour and meeting July 27-28, 2016. 
 

Nevada

Agencies Seek Public Comment on Proposed SNPLMA Round 16 Expenditures

Las Vegas – Beginning today, the public will have the opportunity to review and comment on the preliminary recommendations for the Southern Nevada Public Land Manage

Montana-Dakotas

BLM oil and gas lease auction brings in nearly $28,000

Bids on three oil and gas leases brought in nearly $28,000 at an auction the Bureau of Land Management held Tuesday in Billings.

New Mexico

BLM to Hold Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale on September 1, 2016

The New Mexico Bureau of Land Management's Oil and Gas Lease Sale originally scheduled for July 20, 2016, has been rescheduled to September 1, 2016, in order to ensure adequate public notice.

Colorado

Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Council to Meet

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Nevada

Two Bureau of Land Management firefighters killed on duty, one injured

Two Bureau of Land Management (BLM) firefighters died and one was injured in a single-vehicle crash Sunday on Nevada Route 140, north of Winnemucca.

Nevada

Bids to Open on Phase 2 of 13-Mile Scenic Drive Improvements at Red Rock

Las Vegas – Federal Highway Administration will soon open bids for proposed improvements to the 13-Mile Scenic Drive in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.  The b

California

Visit Camp Smokey at the California State Fair

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California

BLM Schedules Additional Public Meeting on Palen Solar Project in Eastern Riverside County

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management has scheduled a second public meeting to solicit public input for the Palen Solar project technology conversion.
 

Nevada

BLM Firefighters Jacob M. O'Malley and Will P. Hawkins Killed in Fire Engine Rollover Yesterday

Two Bureau of Land Management (BLM) firefighters died and one was injured in a single-vehicle crash yesterday on Nevada State Route 140.

Colorado

BLM approves GCC coal exploration license in La Plata County

DURANGO, Colo.

Montana-Dakotas

Stage 1 fire restrictions for South Central Montana

Long, hot summer days and continuing drought are causing grasses, shrubs and trees to dry out across South Central Montana.

Colorado

BLM releases the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Bull Mountain Unit Master Development Plan

MONTROSE, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Uncompahgre Field Office released its preferred plan for environmentally responsible oil and gas development in th

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon Calling Artists for Fall Residencies

Las Vegas – With summer in full swing, it’s time for artists to warm up their creativity and shed some sunlight on one of Southern Nevada's icons by applying for fall residencies a

Arizona

BLM seeks comments on plans to address ailing cottonwood tree at San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (Extended Comment Period)

TUCSON, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Tucson Field Office is seeking public input as it plans to address safety hazards created by an ailing cottonwood tr

Utah

BLM Hosts Public Meeting and Seeks Input on Old Spanish Trail Plan

Price, Utah— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Price Field Office will host a public meeting to explore recreational opportunities associated with the Old Spanish National Histor

California

BLM Designates Off-Leash Dog Areas for Fort Ord National Monument

MARINA, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management has released a Decision Record on a management plan for dog use on the Fort Ord National Monument.

Idaho

BLM works to enhance visitor experiences, protect resources at Cove Recreation Site

BOISE, ID – New rules at the Cove Recreation Site located along C.J.

California

BLM Earns Three Customer Service Awards

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday the Secretary of the Interior presented the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) with three 2016 Federal Customer Service Awards.