Press Releases
BLM Opens Nominations for Funding from the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act
Las Vegas --The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opened the nomination period for Round 16 project proposals funded under the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA). The nomination
BLM to hold oil and gas lease sale March 8
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding a competitive oil and gas lease sale on March 8, at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Grand Exposition Hall, 407 N. Virginia Street, Reno.
Prison trained wild horse auction a success
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Nevada Department of Corrections Silver State Industries hosted the first of this year’s three saddle-trained horse adoption events on February 20 at the
Construction Completed on Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive and Parking Lot Improvements
Las Vegas – The first phase of transportation improvements at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Construction is completed.
Construction Work Begins on Paved Access Route to Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area
Las Vegas – Construction on the paved access route from Democracy Drive into Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area has begun and is expected to continue through mid-May.&nbs
BLM Nevada Announces Appointments to Councils to Advise Agency on Balanced Management of Nation's Public Lands
The Bureau of Land Management announces new appointments or reappointments of members to Nevada's three citizen-based Resource Advisory Councils (RACs), which advise the agency on public land manag
BLM Initiates Segregation near Searchlight to Facilitate Additional Analysis of Searchlight Wind Project
Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management announced today a segregation of lands near Searchlight to allow the agency to complete a Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Statemen
New Meeting Locations Announced for Wildlife Management in Wilderness Areas and Wilderness Study Areas
Las Vegas – Due to scheduling issues, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southern Nevada District Office and Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) have selected new locations for meetings next week
BLM Hosting Meeting on Wildlife Management in Wilderness Areas and Wilderness Study Areas
Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southern Nevada District Office and Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is seeking input regarding issues related to wildlife
BLM Seeks Public Comment on the Argenta Settlement Agreement Range Improvement Environmental Assessment
BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Battle Mountain District Office (BMDO), Mount Lewis Field Office (MLFO) is asking the public to review and provide input on the Argenta Se
Proceeds from Las Vegas Land Sales Continue to Benefit Local Communities
Las Vegas – On January 6, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced approval of $39.1 million from the sale of public lands in the Las Vegas Valley to fund more th
BLM Proposes to Sell 608.57 Acres in Clark County
Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Las Vegas Field Office, is seeking public comments on a proposal to sell 39 parcels, totaling 608.57 acres of public land in Clark County, Nevada.
BLM Hosts Workshop and Online Survey for Sloan Canyon Visitors
Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Red Rock/Sloan Field Office, in partnership with the Great Basin Institute, is conducting an assessment of outdoor recreation a
Red Rock Canyon Holiday Hours
Las Vegas – At Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, the 13-Mile Scenic Drive and all associated trails, Red Spring Picnic Area and Red Rock Overlook on State Route 159 will
US Forest Service, BLM Soliciting Heavy Equipment Contractors
The Great Basin Geographic Area, in conjunction with the Forest Service Intermountain Region, will be soliciting for the following equipment to be utilized on fire emergency incidents under the Vir
BLM Nevada December 2015 Oil and Gas Lease Sale Generates $6,676.08
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) generated $6,676.08 for its quarterly oil and gas competitive lease sale held in Reno on December 8, 2015. The three (3) parcels offered were presale offers.
Cold Creek Orphan Foals Offered for Adoption
Las Vegas – Orphan wild horse foals rescued from drought-stricken public lands near Las Vegas are now healthy and strong and will be offered for public adoption Saturday,
BLM Nevada to Hold Oil and Gas Lease Sale December 8, 2015
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding a competitive oil and gas lease sale on Tuesday, December 8 at the Siena Hotel Spa and Casino, Siena Ballroom, 1 South Lake Street, Reno.
John Ruhs reports as BLM Nevada State Director
John Ruhs began his duties as the new State Director for the Bureau of Land Management in Nevada today.
Busy Thanksgiving Weekend Anticipated at Red Rock
Las Vegas – During the Thanksgiving weekend, visitation at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area increases with the most congested time anticipated between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Water Canyon gather horses available for adoption
The Bureau of Land Management, Ely District, Schell Field Office, will be offering 11 weanlings and 3 yearlings gathered from the Water Canyon area of the Antelope Herd Management Area at an adopti
BLM Seeks Public Comment for a Change of Use for Recreational and Public Purposes Act Lease
LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office is seeking public comment on a proposal for a Change of Use in Clark County, NV.
Land Sale Generates More Than $32.6 Million for Projects
Las Vegas --The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today sold 260.93 acres in 22 parcels for $32,608,500 during a competitive public land sale.