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Eastern States
Mesa Verde National Park

Mesa Verde National Park

This week's record is the official Act of Congress which established Mesa Verde National Park.
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Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Grand Junction FO

Volunteer John Howe recognized for BLM Lifetime Achievement Award

by Emily McCall, Volunteer Coordinator at Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office
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Salt Lake FO
BLMers Mike Nelson and Cassie Mellon look at a trestle along the Transcontinental Railroad Grade. (Photo by Bob Wick, BLM)

BLM conducts trestle stabilization project on the Transcontinental Railroad Grade

In 1869, workers completed one of the United States’ most significant technological feats: the Transcontinental Railroad.
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Eastern States
New Madrid Fault

New Madrid Fault

In the last week of June, the General Land Office is exploring the New Madrid Fault, also known as the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
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Upper Snake FO
Pounding in willow stakes along the eroded shoreline.

Upper Snake Field Office’s collaborative efforts restore Henrys Lake shoreline

Story and photos by Bruce Hallman, Public Affairs Specialist
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National Office

Keep our 75th celebration going, keep coming to the public lands

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Eastern States
Meadowood SRMA

Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area

The Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area in Lorton, Virginia, is one of the public recreation areas which is managed by the Bureau of Land Management Eastern States Office.
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Idaho
Bikers encounter sheep on the trail

What to do if you encounter sheep or cattle on Idaho's public lands…

When people are out recreating on Idaho public lands, they may encounter sheep or cattle on the trail.
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2021 BLM “Making a Difference” National Volunteer Award winners

On May 26, 2021, the BLM honored seven outstanding volunteers at the 25th annual Making a Difference National Volunteer Awards ceremony.  The event was held live via Zoom.
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Eastern States
Comstock Lode

The Comstock Lode

In June of 1859, one of the most significant mining discoveries in American history was made in the Virginia Range of Nevada.
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National Office
Screenshot of MLRS webpage

Ten Things to Know About the MLRS Mining Claims Module

The Mineral & Land Records System (MLRS) is a new online platform provided by the BLM designed to deliver state-of-the-art mineral and land records transactions, tracking, mapping, and more for BLM customers and staff.
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