Press Releases

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Colorado

BLM seeks public feedback regarding proposed fuel reduction project

MEEKER, Colo. – Fire management officials with the Bureau of Land Management are now seeking public feedback on a proposed fuel reduction project in Rio Blanco and Garfield counties. 

Idaho

Additional public meetings will continue discussion of power line siting

The subcommittee of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District Resource Advisory Council (RAC) evaluating options for siting two segments of the proposed Gateway West power transmission lin

Colorado

BLM seeks public comment on natural gas development proposal south of New Castle

SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on an oil and gas development proposal approximately six miles southwest of New Castle, Colo.  

Oregon-Washington

BLM continues planning effort to conserve sage-grouse

As part of a huge effort to conserve the Greater Sage-Grouse and its habitat across 10 western states, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a

Nevada

Temporary Closure in Northeastern Clark County Due to Trespass Cattle Impoundment

Las Vegas – Public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Northeastern portions of Clark County within the Gold Butte, Mormon Mesa, Bunk

Colorado

Firefighters planning prescribed burn South of Silt

SILT, Colo. – Firefighters from the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Unit are planning a 381-acre prescribed fire about 10 miles south of Silt, Colo., in early April.

Colorado

Trail Gulch Prescribed Burn

CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is preparing to conduct a prescribed burn in the Trail Gulch area, approximately 15 miles northwest of Cañon City betwee

Colorado

BLM releases Colorado River Valley Resource Management Plan

SILT, Colo.

Utah

BLM Utah Provides Recreational Access to Wounded Veterans

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah State Office has renewed a Memorandum of Understanding with Disabled Sports USA that will allow wounded military veterans to participate in several multi-da

Utah

BLM Utah Seeks Comment on Environmental Assessment for August 2014 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah West Desert District is seeking public comment on two environmental assessments (EA) analyzing the BLM's proposal to offer a total of 66,673 acres comprised

Eastern States

All parcels offered are sold at BLM Eastern States March oil and gas lease sale

The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM ES) quarterly oil and gas lease sale resulted in competitive bids for all of the 22 parcels offered, totaling 18,223.52 acres.

Nevada

BLM Nevada Postpones Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management Nevada has postponed the oil and gas lease sale for parcels in the Elko and Southern Nevada districts from June 24, to a date in the near future.

Colorado

Proposed BLM plan for northern Colorado provides balanced approach

KREMMLING, Colo.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana-Dakotas Explores Several Options for Restoring Access to Bullwhacker

The Bureau of Land Management today confirmed that a preliminary proposal to exchange private and public lands in Blaine, Fergus, and Musselshell Counties has been received from Wilks Ranch Montana

Arizona

BLM to Host Public Hearing on Use of Motorized Vehicles,
Aircraft for Wild Burro, Horse Management

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct a public hearing to discuss the use of motorized vehicles and aircraft for the management of wild burros and horses on public lands in Arizona.

Colorado

BLM Increases Reward for Information in Field Office Vandalism Case

BLM Increases Reward for Information in Field Office Vandalism Case

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office Posts Sale Notice for June Oil and Gas Lease Sale

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado will offer 23 parcels totaling 18,836 acres during the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., June 12, 2014, at the Colorado State

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office Posts Sale Notice for June Oil and Gas Lease Sale

DENVER­ – The Bureau of Land Management Colorado will offer 23 parcels totaling 18,836 acres during the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., June 12, 2014, at the

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon Launching Artist Residencies

Las Vegas – Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area will become an even more beautiful place on March 16 when the Artist-in-Residency program will debut its first artist.

Colorado

Rio Grande Natural Area Commission meets March 13 in Alamosa

ALAMOSA, Colo. – The Rio Grande Natural Area Commission will meet from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on March 13 at the Rio Grande Water Conservation District, 10900 East U.S.

Alaska

BLM Alaska to delay amendment to the Ring of Fire Resource Management Plan

The Bureau of Land Management is announcing a delay in the Haines Planning Area Amendment to the Ring of Fire Resource Management Plan. 

New Mexico

BLM Issues Competitive Coal Lease in McKinley County, New Mexico

On March 10, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a 640-acre coal lease to develop about 9.2 million tons of recoverable coal adjacent to the El Segundo Mine in McKinley County, New Mexico.

Alaska

New Artist in Residence Program in the White Mountains National Recreation Area

Fairbanks, AK— Applications are due this Friday for the Bureau of L