BLM Press Releases Searchable by State
Summary
The BLM press release index covers multiple regulatory actions across 13 states and regions from April 2–20, 2026, including oil and gas lease sales, mining project expansions, mineral exploration approvals, timber sales, pipeline rights-of-way, watershed restoration decisions, and grazing permit application periods. Substantive actions include a $592.7 million Q1 2026 oil and gas receipts figure, a June 2026 lease sale of 170 parcels totaling 155,816 acres in Colorado, and approval of exploratory drilling at 22 sites in Inyo County, California for Mojave Precious Metals Inc. Multiple 30-day public scoping and comment periods are open for oil and gas lease parcels in Wyoming, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Montana, and the Dakotas.
“The Bureau of Land Management generated $592.7 million in total receipts from oil and gas sales held in the first quarter of 2026 – in line with the Trump administration's Energy Dominance initiative.”
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The BLM press release index aggregates 17 discrete press releases issued April 2–20, 2026, spanning oil and gas leasing, mining, mineral exploration, timber sales, pipeline approvals, grazing permits, and volunteer initiatives across multiple western states. Content mixes final decisions (mineral exploration approvals, pipeline rights-of-way amendments, watershed restoration decisions) with open consultation processes (30-day scoping periods for oil and gas lease parcels in Wyoming, Montana, and the Dakotas; 30-day comment periods for lease parcels in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas; public input on the Castle Mountain Mine expansion in California). Total Q1 2026 oil and gas receipts are reported at $592.7 million across all sales held in the period.
Affected parties—including oil and gas lessees, mining operators, timber companies, pipeline developers, and grazing permit applicants—should monitor the relevant state/field office pages for comment deadlines, sale dates, and final decision notices. Companies with interests in public lands in Wyoming, Colorado, California, Alaska, Utah, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Montana-Dakotas, and Arizona should review the specific parcels and projects listed to identify scoping and comment opportunities relevant to their operations.
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Monday, April 20, 2026
BLM seeks initial input for December 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Wyoming
The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 274 oil and gas parcels totaling 363,618 acres that may be included in a December 2026 lease sale in Wyoming National Office
Monday, April 20, 2026
BLM launches Freedom 250 Volunteer Celebration
The BLM is pleased to announce the Freedom 250 Volunteer Celebration — an agencywide effort to recognize and inspire volunteer service on America’s public lands throughout 2026. California
Friday, April 17, 2026
BLM seeks input on proposed Castle Mountain Mine expansion in southern California
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments for the proposed second expansion of the Castle Mountain gold mine in the eastern Mojave Desert of San Bernardino County. The Castle Mountain Mine Phase 2 Project is the BLM’s first mining project to receive full coverage as a FAST-41 project in the interest of government transparency and in response to administration efforts to increase American mineral production, reduce U.S. reliance on foreign minerals, enhance national security, and create jobs. Colorado
Friday, April 17, 2026
BLM announces June 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Colorado
The BLM today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for June 16, 2026, to offer 170 oil and gas parcels totaling 155,816 acres in Colorado. National Office, Alaska
Friday, April 17, 2026
BLM announces 2026 oil and gas lease sale in Alaska's Coastal Plain
The June 5, 2026, lease sale is the first for the 1.56-million-acre Coastal Plain under the Working Families Tax Cuts and is a milestone in unleashing Alaska's vast energy potential. Utah, Green River DO, Vernal FO
Thursday, April 16, 2026
BLM opens application period for grazing allotments in the Book Cliffs
The BLM Vernal Field Office will accept applications from May 1 through July 31, 2026, for 11 grazing allotments in the Book Cliffs area of Uintah County and nearby areas. New Mexico, Carlsbad FO, Oklahoma FO, Rio Puerco FO, Farmington FO
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
BLM seeks input for August 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas
The BLM today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include 32 oil and gas parcels totaling 21,181 acres in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas in an August 2026 sale. National Office
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
BLM first quarter 2026 oil and gas sales generate nearly $600 million
The Bureau of Land Management generated $592.7 million in total receipts from oil and gas sales held in the first quarter of 2026 – in line with the Trump administration’s Energy Dominance initiative. These revenues reflect an ongoing focus on unleashing domestic energy, supporting job growth, and promoting efficient, streamlined permitting and leasing processes. California Desert DO
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
BLM approves mineral exploration in Inyo County
The BLM has approved exploratory drilling at 22 sites totaling approximately half an acre of public lands within a 2,424-acre block of existing mining claims on public lands south of Lone Pine in Inyo County, Calif.
The decision allows Mojave Precious Metals Inc. to modify its existing plan of operations to drill exploratory boreholes on public lands where the company holds mining claims. The project would gather data on known mineral deposits, including gold, to assess the potential for future mining operations. The area is designated as open to mineral exploration. National Office, Oregon-Washington
Friday, April 3, 2026
BLM March 2026 timber sales bring in nearly $15 million
Taking March’s results together with timber sales in January and February, the total amount of revenue generated in the first quarter of 2026 was $25,047,695 from 94.4 million board feet sold. National Office, Oregon-Washington
Friday, April 3, 2026
BLM proposes expedited review of timber salvage and thinning projects
Streamlined reviews help get more salvage and thinning projects underway quickly, supporting local mills, sustaining timber jobs and generating the forest products that many rural economies rely on. Montana-Dakotas
Thursday, April 2, 2026
BLM seeks initial input for October 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Montana and Dakotas
The BLM opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 20 oil and gas parcels totaling 3,387 acres that may be included in an October 2026 lease sale in Montana and Dakotas. Arizona, Colorado River DO
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
BLM approves Diamondback Lateral Pipeline project in Mohave Valley
The Bureau of Land Management has approved a right-of-way amendment for the Diamondback Lateral Pipeline project in Mohave Valley under emergency permitting procedures. Utah, Color Country DO, Cedar City FO
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
BLM issues final decision on Indian Peak Range Watershed Restoration Plan
The Bureau of Land Management’s Cedar City Field Office has issued a final decision for the Indian Peak Range Watershed Restoration Plan Environmental Assessment. National Office, Colorado, Nevada, Utah
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
BLM oil and gas lease sales in Colorado, Nevada, and Utah generate $64.8 million in revenue
The Bureau of Land Management on March 31 leased 136 parcels totaling 131,121 acres during quarterly oil and gas lease sales National Office
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
BLM launches new web tool to expand grazing opportunities and support healthier public lands
A new web‑based map tool will connect ranchers with information on vacant grazing allotments on public lands available for targeted prescribed grazing. The tool supports the agency’s broader effort to improve rangeland health, reduce invasive weeds, and lower the risk of wildland fire across the West. National Office
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
DOI, USDA move to boost support for American ranchers, help lower prices for consumers
New Memorandum of Understanding formalizes collaboration between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management to ensure more efficient, transparent and responsive grazing management across federal lands. Nevada
Monday, March 23, 2026
BLM proposes land sale in Henderson for affordable housing
BLM is opening a 45-day comment period on a proposed sale of 19 acres to the City of Henderson for the purpose of affordable housing. The comment period will close on May 8, 2026. Utah, Color Country DO, Cedar City FO
Friday, March 20, 2026
BLM issues decision for fuels treatment around Gold Springs Historic Cabin Site
The Bureau of Land Management today issued a final decision for the Gold Springs Historic Property Protection Environmental Assessment. New Mexico, Pecos DO, Oklahoma FO, Farmington FO
Friday, March 20, 2026
BLM announces May 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in New Mexico and Texas
The BLM today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for May 20, 2026, to offer 74 oil and gas parcels totaling 33,530 acres in New Mexico and Texas. Wyoming
Thursday, March 19, 2026
BLM announces June 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Wyoming
The Bureau of Land Management today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for June 2, 2026, to offer 108 oil and gas parcels totaling 119,595 acres in Wyoming. Alaska
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Interior generates over $163 million from National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska oil and gas lease sale
The Department of the Interior held a landmark oil and gas lease sale today for the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, resulting in 187 leases and $163,696,722 in total receipts. Utah
Monday, March 16, 2026
BLM seeks initial input for September 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Utah
The BLM opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 35 oil and gas parcels totaling 34,655 acres that may be included in a September 2026 lease sale in Utah. The scoping period ends April 15, 2026. Colorado
Friday, March 13, 2026
BLM seeks initial input for September 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Colorado
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on 31 oil and gas parcels totaling 17,250 acres that may be included in a September 2026 lease sale in Colorado. The scoping period ends April 13, 2026. Eastern States
Thursday, March 12, 2026
BLM oil and gas lease sales in Ark., Mich., Miss., and La. generate $267,047 in revenue
The Bureau of Land Management leased eight parcels totaling 506 acres in Arkansas, Michigan, Mississippi, and Louisiana for $267,047 in total receipts during a quarterly oil and gas lease sale.
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