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.
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New Mexico

BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets over $24 Million from Parcels in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma

A quarterly oil and gas lease sale administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) netted over $24 million in revenues today from the sale of 37 federal leases in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma

Oregon-Washington

Partners in Conservation Awards Announced

On October 18, 2012, Secretary Ken Salazar will present the 2012 Partners in Conservation Awards in Washington, D.C. From Oregon, two projects were nominated for this prestigious honor.

New Mexico

BLM to Hold Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale on October 17, 2012

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering oil and gas leasing mineral rights on 37 parcels totaling 16,927 acres located on federal lands in New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma.

Eastern States

Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area Shines on NPLD 2012

On September 29, BLM-Eastern States Meadowood Special Recreation Area (SRMA) staff and volunteers celebrated National Public Lands Day 2012 by painting fences, surveying boundary lines with cadastr

Nevada

BLM Invites Public to Second Workshop on Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone Solar Regional Mitigation Planning

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a second public workshop for the Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone (SEZ) Solar Regional Mitigation Plan (SRMP) on October 24 and 25, from 8 a.m.

Oregon-Washington

Fire Restrictions Extended Throughout Oregon & Washington

In response to the hot, dry weather, both Oregon and Washington have extended their bans on recreational fires in some areas.

New Mexico

BLM Recreation Sites to Waive Fees this Saturday

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will waive entrance fees for visitors to BLM recreation sites this Saturday, September 24th, in honor of National Public Lands Day.

Montana-Dakotas

Extreme Fire Danger Persists

Due to extreme fire danger, hunters and other outdoor recreationists are reminded to take extra caution.

Some general tips to avoid starting new fires:

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana Marks National Public Lands Day 2012

The Bureau of Land Management is waiving day-use fees and sponsoring several volunteer work projects on September 29 as part of National Public Lands Day.

Eastern States

December Oil and Gas Lease Sale Scheduled at Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States Office

The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES) office will hold a quarterly, competitive oil and gas lease sale on December 13, 2012, at the BLM-ES office located at 7450 Boston Boulevard, S

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana-Dakotas and Rocky Mountain College Celebrate 2012 National Fossil Day

In honor of the third annual National Fossil Day, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Rocky Mountain College will present a series of presentations on dinosaurs and other prehistoric species in

Oregon-Washington

Proposed Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline: Land Management Plan Amendments and Right-of-Way Grant

Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S.

Eastern States

Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area

On Saturday, September 29, volunteers around the nation will visit their favorite parks, beaches, wildlife preserves, or forests and chip in to help improve these treasured places.

California

Tweet Chat and Live Blogging at BLM California Youth Summit

The Bureau of Land Management will be hosting a tweet chat and live blogging on its Tumblr blog during a youth summit in Riverside, CA tomorrow.

Oregon-Washington

Oregon and California Lands Act Celebrates 75th Anniversary

PORTLAND, OR — This year marks the 75th anniversary of the O&C Act of 1937.

Oregon-Washington

Openings Still Available on Advisory Councils

PORTLAND, Ore.

Oregon-Washington

BLM Selects State Director for Oregon/Washington

PORTLAND, OR — Bureau of Land Management Acting Director Mike Pool announced today the selection of Jerome E.

New Mexico

Comment Period Extended for Draft Secretarial Order Revising Rules for Co-Development of Oil and Gas and Potash Resources in Southeast New Mexico

The Department of the Interior has granted a 15-day extension of the public comment period for the draft Secretarial Order to promote orderly and safe development of oil and gas and potash resource

New Mexico

Comment Period and Public Meeting Update for SunZia Southwest Transmission Project

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has received requests for an extension to the comment period and additional public meetings for the SunZia Southwest Transmission Project Draft Environmental Imp

Colorado

BLM Colorado State Office Posts List of Proposed Parcels for November Oil and Gas Lease Sale (08-10-12)

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado State Office posted the list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., Nov.

Colorado

BLM oil and gas lease sale nets $102,953 (08-09-12)

Today the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold 1 parcel totaling 921.87 acres for $102,953 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Oregon-Washington

Hardrock Prospecting Comment Period Extended

Portland, Ore.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana Announces Results of July 2012 Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Bonus bids at the Bureau of Land Management's July 17 oil and gas lease sale in Billings totaled $3,397,124.

New Mexico

BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets over $28 Million from Parcels in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma

A quarterly oil and gas lease sale administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) netted over $28 million in revenues today from the sale of 35 federal leases in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Conducts Field Tour with the Chair of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation

As part of the Bureau of Land Management’s ongoing government-to-government consultation efforts with Indian tribes, three key BLM officials joined Chair Tex G.