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Paria River DO
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BLM Transfers Wildland Fire Engine to Kanab Fire Department

BLM transferred a wildland fire engine to the Kanab Fire Dept. to boost wildfire response through the Rural Fire Readiness Program, strengthening local capacity to protect public lands.
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Fairbanks DO, Idaho, Boise DO, Fire Center
a wildfire from above with a straight line where it has burned next to a road

Advance wildfire mitigation aids in successful firefighting on the Lil Horse Fire

The BLM Idaho Boise District Fire program has reported a second large wildfire whose spread and impacts were successfully mitigated by the Tristate Fuel Break Project.
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National Office
A kiosk at a campground in a scenic outdoor setting.

The Great American Outdoors Act: Five years of transforming public lands

Since its passage on Aug. 4, 2020, the landmark Great American Outdoors Act has provided significant resources to improve public lands and waters for the benefit of visitors and local communities nationwide.
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Arizona, Colorado River DO, Lake Havasu FO
Crew stands with completed repairs.

Take Off Point boat ramp reopens after efficient, economical repairs

When the western boat launch at Take Off Point Recreation Area was closed due to damage on June 17, the Bureau of Land Management’s Lake Havasu Field Office responded swiftly — and economically.
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Colorado
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Adventures in Public Lands: Maggie and Morgan's GIS Internships with the BLM

When the opportunity to spend a year as Geographic Information System (GIS) interns with the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office arose, both Maggie Carmody and Morgan Delgado couldn’t say no
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Alaska, Anchorage FO
A river sits beneath an overcast sky, its smooth surface interrupted by little ripples. Green vegetation reflects on either side of the water, and rolling hills with patches of snow are visible in the distance.

A way to survive on Alaska’s west coast

Wild and Scenic Rivers were designated by Congress for their outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural or other similar values. Alaska's Unalakleet River is one.
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New Mexico
Eroded rock formations and cone-shaped hoodoos rise from a desert landscape under a partly cloudy blue sky, with sparse trees in the foreground.

BLM New Mexico enhances sustainable recreation at Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

Kasha-Katue Tent Rocks National Monument is a unique geological destination for visitors from around the world.
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Arizona, Colorado River DO, Yuma FO
A crew of four firefighters stand in front of their fire engine.

BLM firefighters credited with rapid response to trailer fire on I-8

A 10-foot trailer was destroyed in a fire early Tuesday morning on westbound Interstate 8 near South Fortuna Road, but a fast-acting Bureau of Land Management fire crew helped prevent further destruction.
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Montana-Dakotas
A photo showing several historic wooden buildings with a dirt road going through the town. Wood ramps lead to the entrance of each building. Two large pine trees flank the central building.

Recreation for all: Accessibility on Montana-Dakotas public lands

This month, we’ll discover accessible sites on public lands in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
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Colorado, Northwest DO, Little Snake FO
a small band of wild horses gather in a corral with a water tank

BLM Colorado field office completes wild horse bait trap gather in Sand Wash Basin

After a successful bait trap wild horse gather in Sand Wash Basin Herd Management Area, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado Little Snake Field Office wants to thank our partners and BLM staff who made the safe gather of 42 wild horses a success.
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New Mexico
Remains of the Van Patten Mountain Camp at the Dripping Springs Natural Area, near Las Cruces, NM. (BLM photo/Derrick Henry)

History and heritage among the ruins at Dripping Springs Natural Area

While nature reclaims ruins of a hotel and health resort in the Organ Mountains of southern New Mexico, people continue to use the natural setting as it has been for generations—a place to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.
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