Press Releases

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Colorado

Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Advisory Council to meet July 23, 2014

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area Advisory Council is scheduled to meet Wednesday, July 23 in Grand Junction to discuss sensitive resource issues.

Utah

BLM Utah Seeks Nominations for 2014 Vacancies on Resource Advisory Council

Public nominations are being accepted for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

Nevada

Results of BLM Nevada Oil and Gas Sale 7/17/2014

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) generated $137,472 during its quarterly oil and gas competitive lease sale held in Reno on July 17, selling 27 parcels that comprised 38,070.81 acres.

Colorado

BLM begins public scoping on Gunnison Sage-Grouse Environmental Impact Statement

DENVER – As part of a collaborative effort to protect wildlife and promote balanced development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input to identify conservation measu

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana/Dakotas Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Just Over $1.1 Million

As part of President Obama's all-of-the-above strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy production, a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas lease auction today nette

New Mexico

BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Over $83 Million from Parcels in Chaves, Eddy, Guadalupe, and Lea Counties

As part of President Obama's all-of-the-above strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy production, a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas lease auction today nette

Nevada

BLM to Offer Oil and Gas Parcels in Battle Mountain District at Lease Sale on July 17

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding a competitive oil and gas lease sale on Thursday, July 17 at the BLM Nevada State Office, 1340 Financial Blvd., Reno.

Alaska

BLM fulfills final Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act entitlement for Native Village of Lower Kalskag

ANCHORAGE -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) h

Utah

BLM-Utah Resource and Recreation Resource Advisory Council Meeting and Conference Call

The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) and Recreation Resource Advisory Council (RecRAC) will host a meeting and conference call on Wednesday, Aug.

Alaska

BLM Receives Proposal for Mineral Exploration on Lands Withdrawn for NOAA near Fort Knox Mine

The BLM's news release of July 11, 2014 incorrectly listed

Nevada

BLM Nevada Photo Contest Ends August 31, 2014

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada is accepting submissions for its second photo contest through August 31.

Colorado

BLM launches scoping period on proposed CO2 wells

CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office is starting a public scoping period on two proposed CO2 wells near Gardner, CO. 

Utah

BLM Announces Appointments to Council to Help Advise Agency on Balanced Management of Nations Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced new appointments or reappointments of members to Utahs citizen-based Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which advises the BLM on public land issues.

Nevada

Black Rock Desert to Feature Artist in Residence Exhibits

From July 26 through August 9, 2014, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) welcomes the public to the inaugural exhibit of artwork by the Black Rock Desert Artists in Residence.

New Mexico

BLM to Hold Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale on July 16, 2014

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering 31 parcels for oil and gas leasing mineral rights on Federal mineral estate for Chavez, Eddy, Guadalupe, and Lea Counties.

Colorado

20th Anniversary Commemoration of South Canyon Fire Sunday

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo.

Wyoming

BLM Director Presents 2014 Awards to BLM Wyoming Employees

During a recent visit to Cheyenne, Wyo., Bureau of Land Management Director Neil Kornze presented national awards to several BLM Wyoming employees.

Idaho

Help Prevent Wildfires this Holiday Weekend!

Hot and dry temperatures are predicted for the upcoming holiday weekend, and firefighters are asking for the public help to prevent human-caused wildfires.

Colorado

No fire restrictions for July 4 weekend, but caution urged

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

New Mexico

Mammoth Tusk Found by BLM Grazing Permittees

New Mexico’s standing as a paleontological hot spot has once again been confirmed.  Recently, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grazing permittees Tom and Sissy Olney reported that a possible ma

Nevada

Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone Auction Selects Three Potential Developers

Las Vegas –The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today sought competitive bids to develop solar energy projects on up to approximately 3,083 acres of public land in the Dry Lake Sola