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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Wyoming

BLM and Wyoming Honor Farm place 45 gentled animals

Recap of the first 2025 adoption event at the Wyoming Honor Farm with BLM.
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Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

BLM petroleum engineer carries on legacy, works for steady and clean energy production on public lands

Daniel Ballard, a BLM CO petroleum engineer, is part of a team responsible for managing approximately 2,800 oil and gas wells sitting on top of nearly 6.5 million subsurface acres in the Royal Gorge Field Office.
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Arizona, Gila DO, Tucson FO

Terranate Mud Party preserves piece of Arizona history

The "mud party" helps ensure Presidio Santa Cruz de Terranate's longevity, using techniques and materials that closely resemble those employed by the Spanish centuries ago.
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National Office

Wild Horses in the Big Apple

In the bustle of one of the world’s most famous cities is a handsome police horse with a white symbol on his neck who embodies the spirit of the American West. 
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Eastern Interior FO, Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO

Community in action at Four Dances Recreation Area

Volunteers from Wild Montana joined Bureau of Land Management staff this weekend to repair fencing at Four Dances Recreation Area, following vehicle damage that occurred earlier this year.
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Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO

BLM enhances trail access in Billings area for outdoor users

The Bureau of Land Management’s Billings Field Office is making strides in improving access to both motorized and non-motorized trails, continuing its commitment to sustainable recreation and public land stewardship.
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New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM New Mexico partners with Wilderness Inquiry for Canoemobile event

From April 9-12, BLM New Mexico staff joined the Wilderness Inquiry crew to host the state’s third annual Canoemobile event at Cochiti Lake, New Mexico. This traveling event is known as a “floating classroom” and brings students of all ages and abilities out on local waterways to learn about science, history, geography, and culture.
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Alaska

Tearing through a good time

The Gulkana River is one of six Wild and Scenic Rivers managed BLM Alaska. These rivers have outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural or other similar values.
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Fire Center

BLM recognizes National Wildfire Awareness Month (Part 2 of 3)

To continue our three-episode podcast series on wildfire awareness, this week’s episode delves into the importance of effective communication pertaining to fire prevention, examining best practices
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National Office

Protecting lands and communities: Shaila Pomaikai Catan

The 2025 theme for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience." This story spotlights Shaila Pomaikai Catan, a Native Hawaiian and BLM wildland fire dispatcher.
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Wyoming, High Desert DO, Rock Springs FO

Wild horses and burros find new homes at successful Wyoming adoption event

Despite a snowy start, the BLM Rock Springs Wild Horse Holding Facility hosted a highly successful wild horse and burro adoption event on April 19. Adopters braved the cold, helping place 30 animals into new homes.
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