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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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Alaska, Fairbanks DO
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What to expect as BLM Alaska’s recreation season goes full swing

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska’s recreation team is proving to be nimble as it rides the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Coordinated planning efforts have turned out some expectations for both staff and the public this summer. 
Melinda Bolton
National Office
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My Wild Burro Story: Caitlin and Radar

Radar is my first wild animal, and my first donkey! Training him was a definite change of pace from the horses I am used to!
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
Every day is Memorial Day on Burma Rim

Every day is Memorial Day on Burma Rim

Like Burma Rim itself, the U.S. Navy’s Attack Squadron 128—known as VA-128—was also forged in fire. On Burma Rim, every day is Memorial Day.
Greg Shine
New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Teens participate in Wild Horse Youth Challenge

The country may be shut down, but 18 teens are making good use of the time to gentle and train wild horses.
Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO

Eastern Montana/Dakotas District Engine Crews assist in Arizona

Story by Mark Jacobsen, Public Affairs Specialist, Eastern Montana/Dakotas District
New Mexico, Farmington DO

Farmington Law Enforcement Ranger Selected as BLM Ranger of the Year

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farmington Field Office Law Enforcement Ranger Cole Blevins was recently selected by the BLM Director of Law Enforcement and Security as the 2019 BLM Ranger of the Y
National Office
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My Wild Horse Story: Ashley and Chico

My name is Ashley. Back in 2017 I adopted my first mustang, Chico, from the Teens and Oregon Mustang Challenge in Albany Oregon. Chico was from the South Steens herd in Oregon and was once known in the wild as Cypress. 
Eastern States
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Lake Pend Oreile

Welcome to the GLO Record of the Week for the week of May 10, 2020. This week we take a journey to Northern Idaho to learn about Lake Pend Oreille.
Eastern States
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The River of No Return

This week we take a look at the historic Salmon River in Idaho, which flows through such treacherous conditions that a stretch of it has been dubbed, "The River of No Return."
Eastern States
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The Eruption of Mount St. Helens

On March 27, 1980, a series of phreatic eruptions burst open the peak of Mount St. Helens located in Skamania County, Washington.
National Office, Wyoming
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Animals Continue to receive care at the Wyoming Honor Farm

During these challenging circumstances, the Wyoming Honor Farm in Riverton continues to care for and train wild horses and burros in preparation for adoption.