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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Northeastern States DO, Southeastern States DO

 BLM Wild Horse & Burro Program Adoption Experiences: Life After Adoption

Have you ever wondered what adopting a wild horse or burro is really like? Meet Emily and Sarah Harris, sisters who share a deep passion for wild horses and all things equestrian.
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Alaska

Quillie Nelson: A resident rodent of Campbell Tract

A prickly local resident arrived at the Anchorage District Office this winter and quickly established a fan base.
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Fire Center

BLM recognizes National Wildfire Awareness Month (Part 1 of 3)

In recognition of Wildfire Awareness Month, On the Ground is kicking off a three-episode podcast series highlighting all things wildfires.
Podcast
Arizona, Colorado River DO, Kingman FO, Fire Center

BLM transfers fire engine to Lake Mohave Ranchos Fire Department through Rural Fire Readiness Program

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado River District transferred a Type 6 wildland fire engine to the Lake Mohave Ranchos Fire Department.
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National Office

Celebrating the power of public lands through tourism and community impact

BLM celebrates how tourism on public lands boosts local economies, supporting jobs and communities through recreation at iconic sites across the U.S. during National Travel and Tourism Week.
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New Mexico, Pecos DO, Carlsbad FO

Training pays off during BLM cave rescues near Carlsbad

Quarterly cave search and rescue trainings paid off during two fast and successful cave rescues at Bureau of Land Management caves in the Carlsbad area in March.
Blog Entry
National Office

Top 5 things to know about the Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program

The Bureau of Land Management’s Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program was developed to ensure these cherished animals receive the best possible care throughout their entire journey, from gather to adoption.
Blog Entry
National Office, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana-Dakotas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon-Washington, Utah

First 100 days: BLM drives energy expansion and national strength

In its first 100 days under the new administration, the Bureau of Land Management took bold steps to deliver on the priorities of President Trump’s and Department of the Interior Secretary Burgum’s priorities for public lands.
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Arizona, Colorado River DO, Kingman FO

BLM, Cerbat Ridge Runners, and Mohave County Park Police team up for Hualapai Mountain Road cleanup

The Kingman Field Office partnered with the Cerbat Ridge Runners and Mohave County Park Police to remove more than a ton of trash from public lands along Hualapai Mountain Road.
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Colorado

BLM Recreation Sites Available to All: Exploring Accessibility on Colorado’s Public Lands

The EXPLORE Act, or the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act, is designed to improve access to outdoor spaces for people with disabilities, veterans, and children, among others. In support of that law, over the next year we will explore accessible public lands, state-by-state, managed by the Bureau of Land Management on behalf of the American people. In this story, we highlight accessible public lands in Colorado.
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Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Fire Center

Protecting the community: Challis Field Office takes steps to ensure a fire resilient landscape

The Bayhorse Fuels Reduction Project not only serves to preserve a vital part of Idaho’s cultural legacy, but also protect the local community and sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands.
Blog Entry