Announcements

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Announcements by region.
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Arizona, Arizona Strip FO

Temporary closure of routes on public lands announced for 2025 Rhino Rally motorcycle race in the BLM Arizona Strip Field Office area

The Bureau of Land Management Arizona Strip Field Office announces the temporary closure on public lands for a race in Mohave County, Arizona, from 6 a.m. through 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Arizona, Safford FO

Prescribed fire planned south of Bowie

The Bureau of Land Management’s will conduct a single day prescribed fire near the Nine Mile Ranch headquarters on BLM-managed public land located seven miles south of Bowie, Arizona.
Arizona, Fire Center

BLM transfers fire engine to rural wildland firefighting partners

Agency resource benefits local communities
National Office, Arizona

BLM looking for good homes for burros during Wild Horse and Burro Awareness Week

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking good homes for wild burros during three “Burro Palooza” adoption and sale events in March.
Arizona, Lake Havasu FO

Temporary closure and restrictions of public lands announced for 2025 Legacy Racing the Dam 500 races

The BLM Lake Havasu Field Office announces the temporary closure and restriction of selected public lands for the 2025 Legacy Racing the Dam 500 race in La Paz County.
Arizona

BLM approves Jove Solar Project

The Bureau of Land Management is announcing approval of the 600-megawatt Jove Solar Project, which could generate enough clean energy to power roughly 180,000 homes annually.
Arizona, Hassayampa FO

BLM to commemorate Agua Fria National Monument 25th anniversary

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Hassayampa Field Office will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Agua Fria National Monument and the National Conservation Lands in 2025. The BLM will plan special events throughout the year. 
Arizona, Safford FO

BLM announces work to improve recreation amenities and access at popular recreation area

The Bureau of Land Management’s is planning work funded through the Great American Outdoors Act to repair and upgrade recreation facilities and roads in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area.
Arizona, Safford FO

BLM seeks seasonal, emergency firefighters

The Gila District is currently recruiting applicants for seasonal, emergency wildland firefighters for the 2025 fire season.
Arizona, Lower Sonoran FO

BLM updates grazing plan for Sonoran Desert National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management released a final decision on a resource management plan amendment, updating the Bureau’s administration of grazing in the Sonoran Desert National Monument.
Arizona, Lake Havasu FO

BLM seeks annual Christmas tree donations

The Lake Havasu Field Office Fisheries Improvement Program will have a dumpster available for drop-off of Christmas trees from December 26 to January 6 at Lake Havasu City Aquatic Center.