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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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California, Ridgecrest FO

Caring for Horses and Burros during COVID-19

While most of California remains sheltered in place due to COVID19, the animals at the Ridgecrest Regional Wild Horse and Burro Corrals still need to be fed, watered, and cared for as they do any o
Alaska, Anchorage DO

Imagining the new reality

It’s the peak of field trip season for the BLM Campbell Creek Science Center.
James Hart
National Office, Idaho

My Wild Horse Story: The Winfields

It wasn’t the first time Dave and Lizzie Winfield had covered some miles to adopt a wild horse.
National Office, Idaho

My Wild Horse Story: Smoot Family

Brad and Kelly Smoot live near Arco, Idaho and have been considering adopting a wild horse for a while.
National Office

Armchair Adventures

America’s public lands offer some of the most spectacular and interesting places you’ll ever see.
Alaska, Fairbanks DO

Alaska rescue highlights crucial law enforcement cooperation

Public lands have proven a treasured escape for Alaska residents feeling cooped up during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Craig McCaa
California, Northern California DO

BLM Ranger Rescues Lost Hunter in California

As the COVID-19 pandemic has forced people to shelter in place across California, the demand for public service has not decreased.  Bureau of Land Management law enforcement rangers have remained on patrol during these challenging times, and in the case of a northern California ranger, saving a life. 
Colorado, Tres Rios FO

Phil’s World gains miles of trails thanks to dedicated volunteer

Single track winds through pinyon and juniper forest. Rolling terrain leads to a gradual climb and a screaming descent.
National Office

My Wild Horse Story: Mahima White

It wasn't until I adopted my Mustang that I realized I had been missing a part of me for so long. I have owned, loved, and worked with horses since I was 6 years old. After I graduated high school in 2017 and my OHSET career had ended, I wasn't sure where my horse adventures would go from there.
National Office

My Wild Horse Story: Naomi Langdon

Despite resistance from those who warned me against it, I got my first mustang when I was 14 years old. The scrawny little bay gelding may not have seemed like much, but he was mine! #4457 (Malachi) was my first horse and although we definitely have had many ups and downs, struggles and successes and I have made plenty of mistakes with him, I would not change a second of it!
National Office

Armchair Adventures

America’s public lands offer some of the most spectacular and interesting places you’ll ever see.