Press Releases

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Nevada

Red Rock Celebrates 25 Years as a National Conservation Area

Las Vegas – Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, a scenic jewel of southern Nevada, marks a birthday today.

Nevada

BLM to Offer 625.5 Acres for Sale at Auction

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold an auction Tuesday, November 17at 10 a.m.

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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Fee Free on Veterans' Day

Las Vegas – Whether you drive, bike, run or walk, you may visit the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for free on Veterans' Day.
 

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BLM Cautions Drivers to Watch for Wild Burros on Highways

Las Vegas The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Southern Nevada District Office asks motorists to be careful of wild horses and burros along our roadways, as seaso

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Prison trained wild horse auction ends year on high bid

Despite heavy rains causing a short delay in start time, the Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections Silver State Industries hosted this year’s final of four annual saddl

National Office, Nevada

Secretary Jewell Joins Nevadans to Celebrate Designation of Basin and Range National Monument

As part of President Obama’s commitment to protect the nation’s significant outdoor spaces for the benefit of future generations, U.S.

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New Acting Manager to Continue Outreach and Public Involvement in Planning for Basin and Range National Monument

As the Bureau of Land Management installs the first of five anticipated portal signs on the boundary of Nevada's very first BLM National Monument, staff continue to work with local government and e

Nevada

BLM Seeks Comment on Proposed Regulatory Energy Management Facility; Public Meeting Scheduled October 28

Las Vegas - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Southern Nevada Office, invites public comment on a proposed Regulatory Energy Management facility located adjacent to Carpenter Ca

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Adoption event offers saddle-trained wild horses

The Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections - Silver State Industries are hosting the final of four annual saddle-trained horse adoption events Oct.

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Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Seeking Input on Proposed Developments

Las Vegas – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Red Rock/Sloan Field Office is seeking public input regarding proposed developments in Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area.

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BLM offers two public tours of Fallon wild horse and burro corral

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering two public tours of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral in Fallon, Nevada, on Friday, October 23.

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Voting Open for 2015 Public Lands Photo Contest

Starting today the public will have an opportunity to cast their vote on photographs showcasing Nevada's public lands.

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Public Comment Sought on Basin and Range National Monument Proposed Funding

Las Vegas – Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will accept public comments from September 10 through September 25, 2015 on the request for Special Account Reserve (SAR) funding from the Southern Nevad

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BLM to Continue Emergency Wild Horse Gather in Effort to Save Animals

Due to extreme drought conditions and lack of forage, the Bureau of Land Management will continue to gather and provide emergency care for wild horses in the Cold Creek area of southern Nevada — ab

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Red Rock Canyon Campground to Reopen Today

Las Vegas - Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s developed campground will reopen tomorrow in time for the beginning of the busiest camping season. Cooler temperatures

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Comment Period for Draft Mitigation Strategy for Dry Lake Valley North Solar Energy Zone Closing This Friday

The comment period for the Draft Regional Mitigation Strategy for the 25,069-acre Dry Lake Valley North Solar Energy Zone will close Friday, August 14, 2015.

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BLM Issues Permit for 2015 Burning Man Event

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today issued a special recreation permit authorizing Black Rock City (BRC) LLC to host the 2015 Burning Man event on public lands in Nevada.

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Red Rock Canyon to Host Second Season of Artist Residencies

Las Vegas – Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area will display its second Artist-in-Residence program exhibition from August 1 through September 30.

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BLM Welcomes New Chief of Communications to the Nevada State Office

The Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office welcomes Stephen D. Clutter as chief of communications. He arrives from Phoenix, AZ, and is recently retired as a colonel in the U.S.

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BLM Takes Major Step to Bring Solar Energy to Lincoln County

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today released the Draft Regional Mitigation Strategy for the 25,069-acre Dry Lake Valley North Solar Energy Zone (SEZ) in Lincoln County, Nevada.

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BLM Nevada Fire Fighters Prepared for Upcoming Holiday Weekend

Bureau of Land Management-Nevada fire fighters and personnel are on extended staffing for this weekend, with the anticipation of lightning and fire danger.

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Argenta Agreement Finalized, Public Land Reopened to Grazing

RENO, Nev.— On June 24, an order dismissing pending appeals to the BLM’s 2014 closure decision on the Argenta Allotment in the Battle Mountain District was approved by Administrative Law Judge Jame

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No Fireworks Allowed on BLM Managed Public Lands

Las Vegas –While fireworks are available in Nye County and safe and sane fireworks go on sale in Clark County June 28, fire restrictions remain in place in Southern Nevada. 

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BLM releases decision for Wood Hills area wild horse water/bait trapping gather

The Bureau of Land Management, Elko District Office, Wells Field Office released the Decision Record for the Wood Hills area Wild Horse Water/Bait Trapping Gather June 5.