Press Releases

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Nevada

BLM seeks input on proposed land transfer to Walker River Paiute

The Bureau of Land Management is taking public input on a proposal to transfer approximately 173 acres to the Walker River Paiute Tribe, to be held in trust by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Nevada, Ely DO, Bristlecone FO

BLM to review proposal for Samantha Solar Project in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management has received an application for the proposed Samantha Solar Development Project west of Ely in White Pine County and is initiating the environmental review of the project.
Nevada, Elko DO, Wells FO

BLM seeks input for proposed Murdock Mountain Phosphate Exploration Project

The BLM is seeking public comment on the proposed Murdock Mountain Phosphate Exploration Project in Elko County.
Nevada

BLM seeks public input on proposed expansion of the Colado Mine Project in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposal to expand the Colado Mine Project in Pershing County.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Mustang Champions and the BLM announce upcoming event in Las Vegas, Nevada from July 11-13, 2024

Presented by the Mustang Champions, BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program, and Western Horseman, the “Mustang Challenge” is the richest national western discipline mustang competition. The event will take place on July 11-13, 2024 at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The total purse will be $125,000 with the Champion awarded $50,000.
Nevada

Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY2024 Blue Wing Complex Wild Horse and Burro Gather

On or about July 08, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management plans to begin a wild horse and burro gather on and around the Blue Wing Complex (Complex) located near Lovelock, Nev., using the helicopter-assisted method.
Nevada, Caliente FO

Bureau of Land Management concludes the FY2024 Caliente Complex Bait and Water Trap Wild Horse Gather

The Bureau of Land Management concluded the FY2024 Caliente Complex Bait and Water Trap Wild Horse Gather near Caliente, Nev., on June 29, 2024. The BLM gathered and removed 382 excess wild horses from public lands.
Nevada, Battle Mountain DO, Winnemucca DO

Central and Northwestern Nevada Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Announced for Public and State Lands

On June 29, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management, Nevada Division of Forestry and USDA Forest Service are implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions in northwestern and central Nevada due to High Fire Danger.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management sand and gravel sale generates more than $7.6 million

announcement of results of 6-28-24 mineral materials sale
Nevada, Battle Mountain DO, Mount Lewis FO, Tonopah FO

BLM seeks comment on proposed plan amendment and land sale in Nevada

The BLM invites public input on a proposal to sell approximately 249 acres of BLM-administered public lands in Nye County roughly 64 miles southwest of Ely. Comments are needed on or before Aug. 12, 2024.
Nevada

BLM oil and gas lease sale in Nevada received no bids

BLM Nevada held oil and gas lease sale, received no bids.
Nevada

BLM seeks comments for October geothermal lease sale across Nevada

public comments sought for October geothermal lease sale
Nevada, Elko DO

Stage 1 Northeastern Nevada Fire Restrictions Announced for 2024

On June 20, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Elko County Fire, Nevada Division of Forestry and USDA Forest Service are implementing fire restrictions in Northeastern Nevada.
Nevada

Fire Restrictions in Western Nevada to begin June 21

BLM, Carson City District Office; the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Reclamation, Nevada Division of Forestry, and the Fish & Wildlife Service, implementing fire restrictions effective Fri., June 21, at 12:01 a.m.
Nevada, Winnemucca DO, Humboldt River FO

BLM seeks public input for the Dutch Flat Exploration Project in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on the proposed Dutch Flat Exploration Project in Humboldt County.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management moves auction of 25.6 million tons and 740,000 loose cubic yards of sand and gravel to June 28

Bureau of Land Management moves auction of 25.6 million tons and 740,000 loose cubic yards of sand and gravel to June 28
Nevada

June 2024 BLM and NNCC saddle-started wild horse adoption a success

The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries conducted a saddle-started wild horse adoption event at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center on June 15, 2024.
Nevada, Bristlecone FO

Legacy Baja Nevada 2024 competitive OHV race to begin June 28

Legacy Racing Association will hold the Legacy Baja Nevada 2024 competitive off-highway vehicle race beginning Friday, June 28, near Mesquite, Nev., and concluding Saturday, June 29, near Ely, Nev.
Nevada, Bristlecone FO

Bristlecone Field Office initiates public scoping for Pancake Complex Herd Management Area Plan

The Bureau of Land Management Ely District, Bristlecone Field Office is developing a Herd Management Area Plan (HMAP) for the Pancake Complex. A 30-day public scoping period will begins June 13 and ends July 15, 2024.
National Office, Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Acting Deputy Secretary Daniel-Davis highlights DOI's clean energy progress in Nevada

A Notice of Availability of the final environmental analysis for the Greenlink West Transmission Project will publish to the Federal Register on June 14th initiating a 30-day public comment period that ends on July 15.
Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM urges western Nevada residents to take wildfire precautions for 2024

The Bureau of Land Management is advising residents living within the Carson City District, which encompasses 11 counties in western Nevada and eastern California to be aware of wildfire prevention.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Order Announced for 2024

Interagency Fire Restrictions in Southern Nevada are effective from June 8, 2024 until the 31st day of December 2024, unless rescinded earlier.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Mojave Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council meets August 14 & 15 in Las Vegas

notice for August 14 & 15 Mojave Southern Great Basin meeting
Nevada, Battle Mountain DO, Mount Lewis FO, Tonopah FO

BLM Removes Dry Fuels to Reduce Wildfire Risk

BLM fire personnel carried out mowing operations to remove fine fuels and reduce the risk of wildfire in the Battle Mountain District near the Copper Basin Mountain Bike Trail, southwest of Battle Mountain.