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Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Grand Junction FO
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Image of a flaming prescribed fire burn pile made up of dry branches, twigs

Wildland firefighters to burn slash piles in Mesa County

Fire managers with the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit plan to burn piles of cut branches and brush – called slash piles – in Mesa County now through April 2026. Smoke may be visible ...
Nevada
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Seasonal motorized vehicle closure at Sand Hills Critical Wildlife Habitat Area

The Bureau of Land Management, Sierra Front Field Office seasonal motorized vehicle closure of the Sand Hills Critical Wildlife Area went into effect on Dec. 1, 2025, and will end on April 30, 2026.
Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO, Grand Junction FO, Colorado River Valley FO
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group of elk with snow on the ground

BLM announces seasonal closures to protect wintering wildlife on Western Slope

BLM Grand Junction and Colorado River Valley Field Offices will begin winter range closures Dec. 1. These seasonal closures protect wildlife and natural resources and reduce damage to roads.
Colorado, Northwest DO, Little Snake FO
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roadside sign along roads covered in snow

BLM announces winter closures near Steamboat Springs to protect wildlife

The BLM Colorado Little Snake Field Office will begin winter range closures Dec. 1 near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to reduce the stress on wildlife and protect natural resources.
Colorado, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO
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Prescribed fire in the KFO area of responsibility.

Wildland firefighters plan prescribed pile burns in Grand County

Fire managers with the BLM Kremmling Field Office plan to conduct prescribed pile burns in Grand County between Dec. 22, 2025, and March 31, 2026.
Colorado, Northwest DO, Little Snake FO
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fire on the ground, short flame height

BLM plans prescribed pile burns in Douglas Mountain and Juniper Mountain areas

Fire managers with the BLM Little Snake Field Office plan to conduct prescribed pile burns in the Douglas Mountain and Juniper Mountain areas. Fire personnel may start operations as early as January and continue through March...
Wyoming, High Desert DO, Kemmerer FO, Pinedale FO
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Herd of elk in prospect creek with a little snow on the ground.

BLM Pinedale and Kemmerer Field Offices announce big game winter range closures

The BLM Kemmerer and Pinedale Field Offices will close BLM-administered public big game winter ranges to all motorized vehicle travel from Jan. 1 through Apr. 30, 2026. This annual closure is necessary to protect elk, moose, pronghorn and mule deer from disruptive human activities during the difficult winter months which can increase the mortality rate for these animals.
Colorado, Northwest DO, White River FO
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fire on the ground, short flame height

BLM Plans Slash Pile Burns in Rio Blanco, Moffat Counties

BLM plans to burn slash piles within the White River Field Office in Rio Blanco and Moffat Counties now until March 31, 2026.
Oregon-Washington, Vale DO
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two children in old fashioned garb standing next to display of a covered wagon

BLM launches new field trip programs at NHOTIC during nation’s 250th

The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is excited to announce three new, curriculum-based school field trip programs, as the Nation celebrates its 250th birthday and the BLM marks its 80th anniversary.
Oregon-Washington, Burns DO
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group of dark colored horses standing near trees

BLM to host wild horse placement event in Hines, Oregon

The BLM will host a wild horse placement event, offering excess horses gathered from western rangelands to trainers participating in a 2026 FOREVER BRANDED event.
Nevada
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Map showing closure area in Jean/Roach Dry Lakes Special recreation Management Area.

Temporary closure of certain public lands near Jean, Nevada for the 2026 Mint 400 Off-Highway Vehicle Race

The Jean/Roach Dry Lakes Special Recreation management Area will be closed on March 6-7, 2026, for the safety of spectators and participants in the annual Mint 400 off-highway vehicle race.