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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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Eastern States
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

We are heading to Arizona! This week's GLO Record travels to Sunset Crater National Monument. Did you know its volcano last erupted nearly 1000 years ago?
Idaho, Boise DO
Lonnie talks to a woman with the weed truck in the background.

Boise District Weed Specialist Lonnie Huter honored by Washington County as a Weed Warrior

Story by Sara Morelli, Public Affairs Specialist (Detail). Photos by Hannah Cain, Public Affairs Specialist.
Alaska
A brown bear stands on all fours in shallow water near a rocky beach.

When outdoors, stay alert and ‘Bear Aware’

Scott Claggett
Utah
Red Cliffs with desert vegetation in the National Conservation Area.

Memorial Day Weekend: Gearing up for Responsible Recreation and Wildfire Prevention

Javonne Goodman
New Mexico, Rio Puerco FO
Melanie Barnes standing at the podium clapping

El Malpais National Conservation Area Ranger Station celebrates grand reopening

Story and photos by Darren Scott, Public Affairs Specialist
Utah

Honoring our fallen firefighters by increasing situational awareness

Story by Melissa Schnee, Public Affairs Specialist; and Color Country and Paria River Districts fire staff. Photos by Color Country and Paria River Districts fire staff.
National Office
Woman with hat in front of horse picture and near an American flag.

Holle' Waddell: A woman of action, a woman of thought

By Special Contributor Paula Cook
Arizona, Phoenix DO
View from above of desert with many saguaro cacti and lots of trash on the ground

Phoenix District completes major trash cleanup effort

Story and video by Chris Wonderly, Public Affairs Specialist, Phoenix District Office
Eastern States
Onizuka Air Force Station

Onizuka Air Force Station

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the General Land Office is highlighting a record that pays tribute to a prominent Asian American.
Utah, Canyon Country DO
A BLM uniformed ranger standing in front of a truck.

Ranger Cody Marsh named BLM 2022 Ranger of the Year

Rachel Wootton
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO
A large pillar of stone sticking out of the earth in Leslie Gulch.

Drawing lightning and inspiration in southeastern Oregon

Hiram E. Leslie lay suffering in what was then called Dugout Gulch by everyone in southeastern Oregon. Lightning had reached out and touched the accused cattle rustler after he had declared his innocence to friends. “If I’m guilty of stealing my neighbor’s cattle, may the Lord strike me dead on the spot,” Mr. Leslie fumed.