BLM News

Nevada Police Officer Suspended for Tweets Seeks $1M

A Sparks, Nev. police officer who is accusing the city of violating his free speech rights is seeking $1 million in damages after he was suspended for four days for making comments on his private social media account that the …

Federal Judge Won’t Block Fracking In Nevada

A federal judge has refused to block the release of oil and gas leases in Nevada that critics say will be used for hydraulic fracturing that could harm sage grouse and cause more environmental damage than the Bureau of Land …

Tougher Fire Restrictions Planned In 7 New Mexico Counties

The Bureau of Land Management plans to impose tougher fire restrictions across seven counties in central New Mexico starting Monday. The restrictions will affect BLM lands in Bernalillo, Catron, Cibola, McKinley, Sandoval, Socorro and Valencia counties. Officials say ongoing drought …

Utah Counties Sue BLM Over Road Dispute

State officials say 10 Utah counties have sued the federal government over title to thousands of miles of roads that cross public land in the state, and 12 more counties are expected to follow suit next week. Utah Chief Deputy …