Press Releases

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Nevada

No Fireworks Allowed on BLM Managed Public Lands

Las Vegas –While fireworks are available in Nye County and safe and sane fireworks go on sale in Clark County June 28, fire restrictions remain in place in Southern Nevada. 

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana-Dakotas Issues Third Call for Nominations to Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management in Montana has re-opened the call for nominations for open positions on its Western and Central Montana Resource Advisory Councils, which advise the BLM on public land

Colorado

BLM announces decision approving Sutey Ranch land exchange

SILT, Colo. – Today the Bureau of Land Management announced its decision to approve the Sutey Ranch Land Exchange in Eagle, Garfield, and Pitkin counties, initiating a 45-day protest period.

Alaska

Seward Peninsula Rapid Ecoregional Assessment

The BLM today issued its first Rapid Ecoregional Assessment, or REA

Colorado

BLM to host public meeting Wednesday

SOUTH FORK, Colo.

Colorado

BLM to host public meeting Wednesday

SOUTH FORK, Colo.

Nevada

BLM Seeks Public Comment for Non-Competitive Direct Sale of Reversionary Interest of a Patent

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office, is seeking public comment on a proposal for a Non-competitive Direct Sale and Release of Reversionary Interest, Clark County,

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $295,688

Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold seven parcels totaling 4,676 acres for $295,688 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $295,688

DENVER – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold seven parcels totaling 4,676 acres for $295,688 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon Seeking Comments on Infrastructure Improvements

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Red Rock/Sloan Field Office is seeking public comments on an Environmental Assessment for two infrastructure projects at Red Ro

Colorado

Coal Exploration License Filed in Delta County for 1,287 Acres

LAKEWOOD, Colo.

California

BLM Holds First Wild Horse and Burro Internet Adoption in California

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer 45 wild horses and 6 wild burros through its first online adoption in California beginning June 16.

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Director Ruth Welch Sworn In

Today, Ruth Welch was officially sworn in as the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Director by BLM Director Neil Kornze at the BLM Colorado State Office.

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Director Ruth Welch Sworn In

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Today, Ruth Welch was officially sworn in as the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Director by BLM Director Neil Kornze at the BLM Colorado State Office.

Colorado

Local Researcher Provides Insight into Puma Populations at the Anasazi Heritage Center

DOLORES, Colo. –Ken Logan, Mammals Researcher for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, will present “Researching Puma Populations in Western Colorado” at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, at th

Eastern States

BLM Eastern States and Sierra Club to connect America's Heroes with Americas Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Sierra Club will host a special military families' and veterans' recreation adventure at the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA), Lorton,

Alaska

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

ANCHORAGE -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has made an important land transfer to The Kuskokwim Corporation, fulfilling the land entitlement for the Native Village of Chuathb

Alaska

Alaska Middle School Students Go "North for Science"

FAIRBANKS – Eight local middle school students are hea

Colorado

Firefighters Responding to Fire North of Loma

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Colorado

Seasonal BLM roads open in Grand County, caution urged

KREMMLING, Colo.

Nevada

BLM Nevada Offers July 2014 Workshop on Filing Mining Claims

Public land mining is big in Nevada. There are more than 200,000 active mining claims on lands managed by Bureau of Land Management in the state.

Alaska

BLM Requests Nominations and Comments for NPR-A Oil and Gas Lease Sale Scheduled for November 2014

ANCHORAGE, AK—As part of the Obama Administration’s all-of-the-above energy strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy production, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is ca

Colorado

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Communication Site Plan

MONTE VISTA, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management San Luis Valley Field Office is seeking public comments on an application to construct and operate a telecommunications site on Baxter Mounta

New Mexico

BLM Invites Public Comments on the Revised Protocol between BLM New Mexico and the State Historic Preservation Office

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico is seeking public comment on the draft revised Protocol between the BLM New Mexico and the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).

Alaska

Two BLM-Alaska Volunteers Win "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Awards

The Bureau of Land Management in Alaska was proud to honor two volunteers last week, one as the BLM’s National Lifetime Achievement Award winner and another as the National Youth Volunteer.