Press Releases

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Arizona

Fee-Free Days for BLM-Managed Lands in Arizona Set for 2014

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in conjunction with other agencies within the Department of the Interior, will waive recreation-related day-use fees for visitors to the National System of Publ

Colorado

BLM Seeks Comments on Public Event Permits

CANON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office is seeking public comment on two Special Recreation Permit renewal applications.

Eastern States

BLM Land Title Records Scheduled For Cleaning

The Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM ES)began working with a contractor to remove mold and dust from land title records.

Colorado

BLM approves San Francisco Creek Oil and Gas Well

DEL NORTE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management San Luis Valley Field Office authorized the construction of a well pad and access to drill and develop an exploratory oil and gas well on priva

Nevada

Red Rock Canyon Calling Local Artists for Spring Residencies

Las Vegas – Now’s the time for Southern Nevada artists to act on their resolution to bring together their creative sides with nature. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Red R

Nevada

BLM Changes Date for Oil and Gas Lease Sale for Parcels in Elko and Southern Nevada Districts

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Nevada has changed the date for the oil and gas lease sale for parcels in the Elko and Southern Nevada Districts from April 15, 2014 to June 24, 2014.

Wyoming

BLM and Forest Service Release Draft Wyoming Sage-Grouse Management Land Use Plan Amendment/Draft Environmental Impact Statement

The Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service today released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Wyoming Sage-Grouse Resource Management Plan/Land Use Plan Amendments for

Utah

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

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Color Country and Canyon Country Districts are now seeking public comment on environmental assessments (EA) analyzing the BLM's proposal to offer 113 parcel

Colorado

BLM accepting comments on 19 commercial recreation permits in Eagle, Grand, Jackson, Larimer and Summit counties

KREMMLING — The Bureau of Land Management's Kremmling Field Office is seeking public comment regarding 19 commercial special recreation permit renewal applications for the Upper Colorado River corr

Wyoming

BLM Wyoming to Conduct Special Recreation Permit Audit for 2011-2013 Seasons

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Wyoming State Office will conduct an audit of its commercial Special Recreation Permits (SRP) for the 2011 - 2013 use seasons.

Nevada

BLM ENCOURAGES COMMENTS ON NEVADA-NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA GREATER SAGE GROUSE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT

The BLM and US Forest Service are continuing to take comments on the Nevada and Northeastern California Sub-Regional Greater Sage-grouse Draft Land Use Plan Amendments and Draft Environmental Impac

Colorado

Leak found in Nonproducing Natural Gas Well

GRAND JUNCTION – Colo.  A leak was discovered in a nonproducing natural gas well approximately seven miles southwest of DeBeque on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Utah

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

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) and Recreation Resource Advisory Council (RRAC) will host a meeting and conference call on Friday, Jan.

Colorado

Rio Grande Natural Area Commission meets December 17, 2013, in Alamosa

ALAMOSA, Colo. – The Rio Grande Natural Area Commission will meet from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 17 at the Rio Grande Water Conservation District, 10900 East U.S.

Colorado

Acting BLM Colorado State Director presents Volunteer of the Year Award to Dolores Resident

DOLORES, Colo. – On Wednesday, Dec.

Nevada

BLM Nevada Oil and Gas Sale Results 12/10/2013

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) generated $1,979,581 during its quarterly oil and gas competitive lease sale held in Reno on December 10, selling 54 parcels that comprised 93,816 acres.

Colorado

BLM Gunnison Field Office Plans Move to Spencer Street

GUNNISON, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Gunnison Field Office has secured a new temporary location scheduled to reopen on December 23. 

Colorado

Motorized travel restrictions on Wolford Mountain begin Dec. 15

KREMMLING, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management will begin its annual winter restrictions on motorized travel north of Kremmling in the Wolford Mountain Travel Management Area Dec.

Colorado

Secretary Jewell Announces New Appointments to BLM Colorado's Front Range Resource Advisory Council

CANON CITY, Colo. – Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced the 2013 appointments to the Colorado citizen-based Front Range Resource Advisory Council, which advises the Bureau of Land

Colorado

Closures at Grandview Ridge, Twin Buttes and Animas City Mountain Areas Effective Dec. 6

DURANGO, Colo. – Annual winter closures will go into effect Friday, Dec.

Colorado

Dec. 5 BLM Northwest Resource Advisory Council canceled due to weather

SILT, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council scheduled for Dec. 5 in Silt has been canceled due to weather conditions.

Colorado

BLM Gunnison Field Office Building Vandalized

GUNNISON, Colo. – On Saturday, Nov. 30, local police and firefighters responded to a fire and break-in at the Bureau of Land Management’s Gunnison Field Office.

Colorado

BLM Offers Reward Following Vandalism at the Gunnison Field Office

GUNNISON, Colo. - On Saturday, Nov. 30, the Bureau of Land Management’s Gunnison Field Office was robbed, vandalized and subsequently set on fire.

Colorado

BLM Plans Pile Burns to Reduce Hazardous Fuels

Dolores, Colo.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Releases Newest BLM Facts Almanac!

Do you know how many visits were made to BLM recreation sites last year? Or how many breathtaking Wild & Scenic Rivers you can find here?