Three hikers walking past the sandstone wall riddled with holes in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.

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Each day, the Bureau of Land Management employees, volunteers and partners conserve public lands, build our nation’s energy infrastructure and support local economies, advance scientific discovery and much more.  Read our blog stories about the BLM in your community and learn how to get involved.

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Utah

Foundations of the Past, Present and Future: River House Stabilization Project

For Native American Heritage Month, we are highlighting a preservation project completed this year within Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah.
Javonne Goodman
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Arizona
Arizona Project Archaeology Team: Nicole Armstrong-Best, Jeri Meeks, Brooke Wheeler, Jenny Works

Arizona Project Archaeology wins Arizona Governor's Heritage Preservation Honor Award

Arizona Project Archaeology, an affiliate of the Bureau of Land Management’s National Project Archaeology program, was awarded the 2021 Arizona Governor’s Heritage Preser
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Arizona, Gila DO
looking across at a rocky area with many green trees dotting the hillsides

BLM Arizona completes important land acquisition

Story and photos by June Lowery, Public Affairs Officer
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Eastern States
South Dakota

Rapid City, South Dakota

This week's GLO Record features a survey plat displaying Rapid City, South Dakota. Rapid City, named for the limestone spring stream that passes through it, was founded in 1876 by a group of d
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National Office

Q&A: Research lead shares his take on BLM’s new Wild Horse and Burro Strategic Research Plan

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Arizona
2019 Junior faculty members visiting Washington D.C. for the first time.

BLM participates in Native Youth Climate Adaptation Leadership Congress

Story and photos by Brooke Wheeler, Management and Program Analyst
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Farmington DO
The New Mexico Atencio-Teter acquisition property.

Bureau of Land Management acquires additional lands within the Río Grande del Norte National Monument

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Alaska Fire Service
Illustration with firetruck and flames

Podcast: What’s behind the fiery point of the spear

Firefighters are tough, but they need support.
James Hart
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Eastern States
Pillar Rock Cannery and Pillar Rock

Pillar Rock

Pillar Rock is a unique geologic feature located near the mouth of the Columbia River in Wahkiakum County, Washington.
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Alaska
Person in half military and BLM uniform

Podcast: Service after the service

Three veterans, three paths to careers at the BLM
James Hart
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Buffalo FO
A portion of the all-terrain vehicle trail located on BLM-managed land was badly rutted due to poor drainage. The crew smoothed out the ruts, cut water bars, and added a curve to the trail to mitigate future issues.

Buffalo Field Office improves Weston Hills Recreation Area

Story by Rachel Woita, Outdoor Recreation Planner, and Tyson Finnicum, Public Affairs Specialist. Photos courtesy of the State of Wyoming Trails Program.
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