Press Releases

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Colorado

BLM to Host First Competitive Auction on Public Lands for Colorado Solar Energy Zones (08-16-13)

As part of the Obama Administration's strategy to spur renewable energy development on public lands and the President’s comprehensive plan to reduce carbon emissions, the Bureau of Land Management

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office Posts List of Proposed Parcels for November Oil and Gas Lease Sale (08-16-13)

Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office announced it will offer 10 parcels covering 2,518 acres in the Royal Gorge Field Offices for the quarterly competitive oil and gas l

Colorado

BLM and USFS release draft Northwest Colorado Greater Sage-Grouse EIS

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Colorado

Emerald Mountain to be closed this weekend for mountain bike race and marathon

CRAIG, Colo. – The Emerald Mountain Special Recreation Management Area west of Steamboat Springs will be closed this Saturday and Sunday, Aug.

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office Announces the New Deputy State Director for Support Services

Lakewood, Colo- the BLM Colorado State Office is pleased to introduce the new Deputy State Director for Support Services, David McCormack.

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office Announces the New Deputy State Director for Support Services (08-09-13)

the BLM Colorado State Office is pleased to introduce the new Deputy State Director for Support Services, David McCormack.

Colorado

BLM NW Colorado advisory council meets Aug. 22 in Grand Junction

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council will meet Thursday, Aug. 22 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets nearly $478,845

DENVER – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold three parcels totaling 2,125 acres for $478,845 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $478,845

Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold three parcels totaling 2,125 acres for $478,845 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Colorado

BLM extends public comment period on draft Dominguez-Escalante NCA plan

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Colorado

BLM signs decision to conduct partial gather of wild horses on the Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range

NEWS RELEASE

Aug. 7, 2013

Contact:   David Boyd, Public Affairs Specialist, (970) 876-9008

Wyoming

BLM Oil and Gas Sale Nets Over $33.9 Million

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) generated over $33.9 million for leasing rights on parcels offered at the BLM's quarterly federal oil and gas lease auction held Aug. 6, in Cheyenne.

Colorado

BLM seeks public comment on transmission line proposal

The U.S.

Colorado

BLM and Western Announce Meetings for the TransWest Express Transmission Project

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office and the Western Area Power Administration (Western) are hosting a series of 13 public meetings/hearings to provide information and to gather

Wyoming

BLM and Western Announce Meetings for the TransWest Express Transmission Project

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office and the Western Area Power Administration (Western) are hosting a series of 13 public meetings/hearings to provide information and to gather

Eastern States

Bureau Land Management Eastern States Reaffirms Strong Commitment to Ohio Department of Natural Resources Leadership on Potential Lease Operations

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) reaffirmed its commitment to work in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) on any potential federal mineral lease opportunities within

Nevada

Saddle-Trained Horses Available for Adoption as Part of Western States Wild Horse and Burro Expo

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Nevada Department of Corrections invite horse enthusiasts and the general public alike to a special wild horse adoption event at the Western States Wild

Nevada

Long-Term Monitoring Plan Approved for Ruby Pipeline Project

The U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management signed a decision amending the Right-of-Way Grant (ROW) and Plan of Development (POD) for the Ruby Pipeline Project on July 27, 2012.

Nevada

BLM's National Wild Horse and Burro Program Solicits Ideas, Input at Public Workshop

Join us for a highly interactive workshop to brainstorm possible strategies for the increased comfort of wild horses and burros at the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Palomino Valley National Wil

Nevada

Join BLM for a Public Workshop on the Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone Mitigation Project

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is continuing work to establish a solar energy program in six southwestern states including Nevada.

Colorado

BLM lifts fire restrictions in remaining four southwestern Colorado counties

MONTROSE, Colo. – On Monday, July 29, the Bureau of Land Management will lift all fire restrictions on public lands in Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata and Montezuma counties.  

Colorado

Department of the Interior Contributed $371 Billion to U.S. Economy in 2012, Supporting 2.3 Million Jobs, Report Shows

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The activities of the Department of the Interior contributed $371 billion to the U.S.