Bureau of Land Management Newswire

HEINRICH ANNOUNCES OPPOSITION TO TRUMP’S NOMINEE TO LEAD THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

By Sen. Martin Heinrich WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement March 2 opposing former Congressman Steve Pearce’s nomination to lead …

Heinrich Announces Opposition to Steve Pearce, Trump’s Nominee to Lead the Bureau of Land Management

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement opposing former Congressman Steve Pearce’s nomination to lead the Bureau of Land …

California leaders urge Bureau of Land Management to stop new oil and gas leases

California groups are speaking out against moves by the Bureau of Land Management to open up new leases for oil and gas drilling in the Bakersfield area and on the Central Coast. Public comment is open now through March 13 on the Environmental Impact …

Trump nominee tapped to lead Bureau of Land Management pledges to respect national monuments

Coverage of tribal natural resources is supported in part by Catena Foundation The Bureau of Land Management oversees more than 12 million acres across Arizona alone. And much like the rest of the West, it’s filled with public lands making up federally …

Nevada senator will not vote for Trump’s pick for BLM director

U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., will not vote for the Trump administration’s controversial pick to lead the Bureau of Land Management, her office announced Tuesday ahead of a committee vote. Conservation groups in Nevada and across the West have …

Steve Pearce faces Senate confirmation hearing to lead Bureau of Land Management

Former New Mexican congressman Steve Pearce faced a Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management.The director of the Bureau of Land Management oversees nearly 10 percent of all land in the …

Local environmentalists oppose Bureau of Land Management Director nominee

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Environmental groups are voicing concerns over the Trump administration's pick to lead the Bureau of Land Management. Steve Pearce is a former representative from New Mexico and was nominated by President Trump late …

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF PROPOSED SALE COAL LEASE OFFERING BY SEALED BID Little Eccles Tract UTU-92226 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Notice is hereby given the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Utah State Office is cancelling the coal lease offering by …

Distaste for Ethical Norms, Support for Private Interests Cloud Trump’s Bureau of Land Management Nominee

February 25, 2026 Public Citizen letter details long list of potential ethical conflicts, calls on lawmakers to reject Steve Pierce’s nomination WASHINGTON — With longstanding ties to the New Mexico oil industry, President Donald Trump’s nominee to run …

Wyden presses Trump choice to head Bureau of Land Management

Published 10:22 am Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore, challenged former Rep. Steve Pearce  Wednesday about his past comments about federal land ownership, as environmental advocates and Democratic lawmakers increased scrutiny of President …

OPINION: It’s called the Bureau of Land Management, not the Bureau of Land Disposal

Despite growing up in Southern Nevada, I didn’t spend much time outdoors when I was young. It wasn’t until I first explored the breathtaking Mojave Desert on a spring break trip 10 years ago with Friends of Nevada Wilderness that I truly felt “Home Means …

Greens challenge BLM’s relaxed sage grouse management

Green groups went to court Monday over the Bureau of Land Management’s amended plans for managing greater sage grouse habitat across the West, arguing the agency’s management of the iconic birds would “inexorably accelerate” their extinction. BLM finalized …

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Public blocked from full view of Nevada horse roundups | Opinion Tracy Wilson 

March 3, 2026, 1:29 p.m. PT The first federal wild horse roundup of 2026 began, as most do, with panic, injury and secrecy. On Jan. 27, during a Bureau of Land Management helicopter roundup in Nevada’s Owyhee Complex, which is 50 miles northeast of …

Trump admin sued over 'gutting' of sage-grouse protections

Hillel Aron (CN) — Conservation groups sued the federal Bureau of Land Management on Monday over what they say amounts to a “gutting” of protections to the Greater sage-grouse on 71 million acres of public land across nine Western states, from California …

Dry conditions, wind drive Montana wild fires

Dry weather in Musselshell County in southcentral Montana and some untimely winds have propelled the Rehder Creek blaze to more than 4,000 acres. It was first reported Feb. 26. Local and federal Bureau of Land Management fire crews responded to battle the …

Letter: We deserve a BLM director who is for working people, not a multimillionaire ready to sell off public lands

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Bureau of Land Management office in Salt Lake City is pictured on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Civil servants living across Utah should be compensated at minimum a living wage. That wage varies on household …

Senators raise concerns over BLM nominee's views on selling public lands

Former New Mexico Rep. Stevan Pearce is President Trump’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management. The agency oversees nearly 250 million acres of federal land, and 700 million acres of subsurface minerals. If voted in, Pearce would fill the position …

Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Gutting of Greater Sage Grouse Protections in Nine Western States

Local news provides trustworthy information about what’s happening in your community. GREAT FALLS, Mont.—Conservation groups sued the Bureau of Land Management today to challenge its final plans governing greater sage grouse management across 71 million …

Capitol South Welcomes Toria Brooke, Unique National Security and Media Strategist to Washington Policy Sphere

WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Communications strategist and media commentator Toria Brooke is continuing to expand her role advising political and policy organizations in our Nation’s Capital, as Communications …

Buying a Home Is Now Cheaper Than Renting in 22 Major U.S. Metros, New Study Finds

EffectiveAgents.com analysis of 50 markets reveals mortgage rates near 6% have shifted the math in favor of buyers across the Midwest, South, and Sun Belt ST. PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new analysis from …

Pantries with Purpose: United Way Launches First-of-Its-Kind School Pantry Initiative in New Jersey.

Innovative school partnerships address hidden food insecurity affecting Hunterdon County families FLEMINGTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Way of Hunterdon County is proud to announce the official launch of its …

Allocore Applauds Introduction of Lending.gov

ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allocore today welcomed the introduction of the bipartisan Federal Loan Systems Modernization Act of 2026 (“Lending.gov”), legislation introduced by Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN …

Center for USA Lending Responds to Introduction of Lending.gov

ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for USA Lending today responded to the introduction of the Federal Loan Systems Modernization Act of 2026 (“lending.gov”), bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Marsha …

As Incumbents Fall Across the Country, Canfield Says NJ-04 Voters Deserve the Same Choice

BRICK, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Republican congressional candidate Rob Canfield today issued the following statement in response to last night’s primary election results in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas, where multiple …

Maryland Bill Would Require a Special Education Audit—Why Parents Should Care About ‘Systems’ (Not Just One IEP)

Maryland’s proposed SPED audit highlights why families must track systems—not just one IEP—to ensure accountability. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maryland’s Senate Bill 863 (2026 session) proposes an audit …

PBRB Identifies Deferred Maintenance Liabilities Across GSA Portfolio

Taxpayers Are Paying the Price for Historic Underfunding WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Public Buildings Reform Board (PBRB) has identified approximately $50 billion in deferred maintenance and repair …

2026 NH Liberty Forum to Host U.S. Senate Candidates Scott Brown and Aaron Day

NH Liberty Forum hosts Senate candidates Scott Brown and Aaron Day next Saturday to make their case to liberty interested voters. Will you attend? CONCORD, NH, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2026 NH Liberty Forum will host two …

US Special Rescue Announces Executive Board Members

US Special Rescue, a private company which provides advanced training in special needs emergency response, announces the addition of Executive Board Members. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- US Special Rescue, a …

Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Strengthen and Restore the Nation’s Long-Distance Passenger Rail Network

S. 3728 Clarifies Federal Responsibility for Long-Distance Corridors in the Corridor Identification and Development Program BILLINGS, MT, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority (BSPRA) welcomes …

California Insurance Rates Surge — RidePair Introduces 'Get Paid to Pair'

Solution for Commuters Facing Rising Driving Costs SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As auto insurance premiums continue rising across California, RidePair is introducing a solution designed to help commuters …

Medal of Honor Recipient Secures Full VA Benefits with Help from VetComm CEO Kate Monroe

Recently awarded Medal of Honor recipient Royce Williams secured full VA disability benefits at age 98 with help from VetComm CEO Kate Monroe. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the nation celebrates Captain Royce …

LACBA Issues Statement Condemning Personal Attacks on Supreme Court Justices and Affirming Judicial Independence

Los Angeles County Bar Association's latest official statement underscores the importance of judicial independence in preserving the rule of law. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Los Angeles County Bar …

DHS Shutdown Amid U.S.-Iran War Raises Sleeper Cell Risks by up to 35%, New Non-Partisan Report Warns

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – now in its 19th day – is significantly degrading U.S. national security operations, increasing …

MSI² Recognizes the Strategic and Operational Expertise of LTC Octavio Perez, U.S. Army (Ret.)

He brings decades of experience in military intelligence, strategic analysis, and hemispheric security affairs. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute (MSI²) acknowledges the …

State Funeral for War Veterans Praises Last Medal of Honor Recipient from the Korean War, Capt. Royce Williams

The Last Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient will be Honored with the help of a high school girl from Dallas, Rabel McNutt. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient will be Honored with …

REP JAMIE RASKIN AND GEORGE CONWAY TO SPEAK AT 'RALLY TO TAKE BACK SCIENCE' ON MARCH 7TH IN WASHINGON D.C.

Nationwide Day of Action to Save Science, Protect Health, and Defend Democracy. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand Up for Science announced today that U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (D–MD) and attorney …

Barilla Consulting and its constituents NextGen and GainLife excited to attend Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio

Barilla Consulting is excited to announce its sponsorship at the Arnold Sports Festival Weekend March 6th- 8th, 2026. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GainLife and NextGen are proud to share their continued …

Seth Woodall Wins GOP Nomination for North Carolina House District 65

EDEN, NC, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Attorney Seth Woodall has defeated incumbent Reece Pyrtle to win the GOP nomination for NC House District 65 with over 57% of the vote in Rockingham County. “I am so grateful to my friends, …