Press Releases

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Press Releases by region.
Clickable map BLM's regions overlayed on map of U.S. Links to the BLM's regional offices overlayed to a map of the continental US and Alaska. Original svg provided by https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blank_US_Map_(states_only).svg OR WA MT ND SD Eastern States NM TX OK KS AK AZ CA CO ID NV UT WY NE

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

BLM Emergency Closure Order Rescinded near the Chilcoot Fire

Roseburg, Ore.

Utah

BLM oil and gas lease sale in Utah nets $89,085.00

SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau o

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management delivers more clean energy

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management approved a new solar project that will sit on approximately 76 acres of public lands in Clark County, Nevada, four miles s

Idaho

Seasonal closure for BLM’s Blackwell Island begins October 10

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho –The annual seasonal closure for the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Blackwell Island boat launch and recreation area will begin at 5 a.m.

California, Northern California DO

BLM updates wilderness permit reservation system for King Range NCA

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Road Work Planned for Skull Creek Area Northwest of Hines

Hines, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management strives to provide quality access to public lands in Harney County.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

BLM signs Penrose Commons Decision

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO, Las Vegas FO

BLM announces temporary closure of certain public lands in Jean Dry Lake

LAS VEGAS – The BLM Nevada Las Vegas Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands in the Jean Dry Lake area October 6-October 7,

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

BLM planning annual prescribed burns

CAÑON CITY, Colo. — The Bureau of Land Management is preparing two prescribed burns, scheduled to take place between October, 2023 and April, 2024.

Southwest DO

BLM Southwest District Resource Advisory Council to meet October 11

MONTROSE, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Southwest District Resource Advisory Council will hold a meeting on October 11 at the Gunnison Field Office, 2500 E.

New Mexico, Pecos DO

BLM plans prescribed burn activities in Chaves County

DUNKEN, N.M.

National Office

BLM celebrates 30th Anniversary of National Public Lands Day with free access

The Bureau of Land Management is waiving recreation day-use fees for visitors on September 23, 2023, in celebration of the 30th annual National Public Lands Day.
New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed Ohkay Owingeh land exchange

TAOS, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management today began a 45-day comment period to gather public input on a proposal to exchange up to 1,735 acres of public lands important to the Ohkay

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM plans fall and winter prescribed burning

Prineville, Ore. — As fall weather brings shorter days and cooler temperatures, the BLM is preparing for fall and winter prescribed burning.

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed Santa Fe County shooting ranges

TAOS, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management today began a 30-day public comment period on its environmental assessment considering the development of two recreational shooting range

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM issues decision on McCullough Peaks herd plan and bait trap gather

CODY, Wyo.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM and Wyoming Honor Farm place 40 gentled animals

RIVERTON, Wyo.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

BLM Calls for Participation on National Public Lands Day

POCATELLO, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has opened an invitation to the public for an event in the Pocatello Highlands on Sat. Sept.

Oregon-Washington

BLM celebrates National Public Lands Day with free day-use access

PORTLAND, Ore, — The Bureau of Land Management is waiving recreation day-use fees for visitors on September 23, 2023, in celebration of the 30th annual National Public Lands Day.

National Office

BLM to host webinar on future wild horse and burro grant funding

The Bureau of Land Management will host a free webinar for organizations interested in applying for grant funding to support wild horse and burro management. 

Wyoming

BLM announces oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

Cheyenne, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Nov.

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

Dempsey Meadows road under construction Sept. 19 – Oct. 20

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office will begin construction on the Dempsey Meadows Road north of King Hill in the Bennett Hills beginning this week --

Nevada, Carson City DO

Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY2023 Desatoya Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather

CARSON CITY, Nev.