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Landscape of the southern California desert

BLM California partners to secure America’s border

The BLM in California oversees an impressive 71 miles of public lands along the international border with Mexico, accounting for half of the southern border that stretches from the Pacific Ocean through California. This expansive area encompasses approximately 3.3 million acres of public lands that extend 100 miles north from the border, showcasing natural gems like the Otay Mountain and Jacumba Mountain wilderness areas, as well as the famous off-highway vehicle sand park, the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area.
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Colorado River District law enforcement: Honoring service, strengthening communities

In the Colorado River District, law enforcement operates with consistency, professionalism, and a shared dedication to protecting both people and public lands.
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From oilfields to greenways: Two BLM officers are making a difference where it matters most

BLM honors two officers for major 2025 achievements: dismantling oil‑theft networks in the Southwest and restoring a crime‑impacted California greenway through coordinated enforcement and cleanup efforts.
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BLM Officers Stand Alone in Grueling U.S. Customs and Border Protection Horseback Course

When the dust settled on one of the most demanding wilderness horsemanship courses in federal law enforcement, only three riders remained—all of them Bureau of Land Management officers.
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BLM dispersed camping rules enforced through local action and Tooele County partnership

Lake Point citizens and law enforcement worked together to address illegal camping and restore the affected public land.
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A day on patrol with BLM Arizona Ranger Rocco Jackson

For Rocco Jackson, a Bureau of Land Management law enforcement ranger in Yuma, Arizona, each day presents a new challenge in patrolling and managing the vast landscapes of the BLM’s Long-Term Visitor Areas (LTVAs) and surrounding BLM-managed lands where numbers swell to between 63,000-70,000 campers during the LTVA season.
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