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New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Hugo, Okla.

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Hugo, Okla., Aug. 26-27, at the Hugo Rodeo Arena.

Idaho, Boise DO, Four Rivers FO

BLM acquires Boise Foothills land to help maintain open space and protect wildlife habitat

Boise, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management has acquired 275 acres of land in the Boise Foothills to increase access to open space and protect important wildlife habitat.

Colorado

BLM Public Meetings in Colorado for the Big Game Resource Management Plan Amendment and Environmental Impact Statement

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Be Fire Aware: Extreme Fire Danger on Public Lands in Lakeview District

LAKEVIEW, Ore.

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY2022 Blue Wing Complex Wild Horse and Burro Gather

Lovelock, Nev.

New Mexico, Farmington DO, Taos FO

BLM New Mexico announces Monument Manager for the Río Grande del Norte National Monument

TAOS, N.M.

Wyoming, Worland FO, Cody FO, Lander FO

BLM Wind River/Bighorn Basin District issues fire restrictions

WORLAND, Wyo.

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management Accepting Comments on Gibellini Project

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. – The Mount Lewis Field Office is inviting public review and comment on the draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Gibellini Mine Project locat

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

BLM E-Mile Recreation Site Public Open House

Roseburg, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is considering options to convert the E-Mile Day Use Site, to an overnight campground with upgraded amenities.

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Lawrence, Kan.

 

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

BLM seeks nominations to the John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council

PRINEVILLE, Ore.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM Spotlights Sabrina Flores as new Albuquerque District Manager

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management spotlights the selection of Sabrina Flores as Albuquerque District Manager.

Oregon-Washington

Bureau of Land Management Announces 20-year Extension for Withdrawal of Lands for Holden Mine Reclamation Site

Chelan, Washington - The Bureau of Land Management announced today a

Northwest DO

BLM seeks public scoping comments for reduction of hazardous fuel loads in Grand County

KREMMLING, Colo.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Campfire Restrictions Effective on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Beginning July 22

Officials are prohibiting campfire use on those lands located within the boundaries of the Wild section of the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.
Nevada, Ely DO

BLM seeks public comment on proposed non-motorized trails system near Baker, Nevada

ELY, Nev.

Wyoming

Trails Center Sunday programs feature live music, Pony Express demo

CASPER, Wyo.

Arizona, Phoenix DO
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BLM lifts Phoenix District fire restrictions

PHOENIX – Effective Friday, July 22, the Bureau of Land Management will lift all fire restrictions for public lands administered by the

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Steens Mountain Advisory Council Accepting Applications for Membership

Hines, Ore.

Alaska
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White Mountains National Recreation Area fire closure rescinded today

Due to reduced wildland fire activity associated with the Minto Lakes Fire (#349), the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office rescinded the fire closure order
Wyoming, High Plains DO, Buffalo FO

BLM Buffalo field office enters stage 1 fire restrictions in Sheridan County

National Office

BLM seeks public comment on proposed wild horse research

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments for three new proposed research projects focused on developing better, longer-lasting fertility control methods for managing and protecting

Montana-Dakotas
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Sonya Germann Named State Director for Montana/Dakotas

Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning announced today that Sonya Germann has been selected as the new BLM Montana/Dakotas State Director.

California, Northern California DO

BLM to gather wild horses, burros, from Twin Peaks Herd Management Area

Alaska
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Temporary prohibition on open fires rescinded by BLM Fairbanks District Office and Glennallen Field Office

Fairbanks District and Glennallen Field Office rescinded the fire prevention orders temporarily prohibited open fires on the BLM-managed public lands in eastern and central Alaska.