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National Office
Girl on horse hugging neck.

The Mustangs That Changed Our Lives

My daughter Jaydyn was born deaf and is an extraordinary trainer. I thought it was just me that thought that, but others have said the same thing after seeing and meeting her. When Jaydyn was very young, it was obvious that she loved horses. Every horse she met would do everything she asked without her saying a word. She is now 20 years old and has been working with horses for many years.
Arizona
Two men facing the camera with each one of them holding a side of a plaque.

Gila District Manager Scott Feldhausen receives prestigious partner award

BLM Arizona Gila District Manager Scott Feldhausen was recently honored by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission as their 2022 Natural Resource Professional of the Year.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
Pronghorn in a field

BLM Las Cruces District and partners improve pronghorn habitat connectivity in New Mexico bootheel

Story by Rachel Burke, Wildlife Biologist, BLM Las Cruces District Office. Photos courtesy of New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Colorado
wild horses gathered

BLM investing in healthy wild horse herds and wildlife habitat in Sand Wash Basin

Sand Wash Basin is one of Colorado’s special places, with its majestic wild horses, wide-open range, and important wildlife habitat.
Eastern States
Flagstaff, Arizona

Flagstaff, Arizona

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Eastern States
Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Glenwood Springs, Colorado

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Northwest Oregon
cougar crossing the stream on the logs.

Northwest Oregon District conducts habitat improvement project at Mill Creek

Story by Sarah Bennett, Public Affairs Officer. Photos by BLM and Jonas Parker, Hydrologist. 
Montana-Dakotas

Montana/Dakotas Firefighters Complete Annual Fitness Challenge 2022

Story by Karly DeMars, State Fire Planner; and Chris Barth, State Fire Mitigation & Education Specialist 
Arizona, Colorado River DO
Two SCUBA divers

BLM fish habitat surveys are making a difference in Lake Havasu

The Colorado River District has played a key role in the Lake Havasu Fisheries Improvement Partnership since its inception in 1992
Eastern States
Warroad, Minnesota

Warroad, Minnesota

This week, we travel to northwest Minnesota to focus on the history and establishment of the original "hockey town," Warroad.
Eastern States
Jewel Cave National Monument

Jewel Cave National Monument

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