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New Mexico

BLM adjusts hours of operation at Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area

TAOS, N.M.

Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

Bureau of Land Management seeking public comments on Fremont County mineral materials proposal

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

California, Central California DO

The Bureau of Land Management California completes oil and gas lease sale

National Office

Trump Administration streamlines review of salvage timber projects and pinyon-juniper removal to reduce threat of catastrophic wildfires

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks input on tree removal from the Archie Creek Fire Area

Roseburg, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roseburg District is seeking public input on a proposal to implement fire recovery activities within the Arc

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO

Timber harvest operations to temporarily restrict trail access at Blue Creek Bay

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Due to heavy equipment and timber harvest activities on the east side of the Blue Creek Bay recreation area, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Coeu

Nevada, Carson City DO

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on Desatoya Herd Management Area Preliminary Environmental Assessment

CARSON CITY, Nev.

California

BLM continues to encourage responsible recreation on public lands

Oregon-Washington

Steens Mountain Advisory Council Public Lands Access Subcommittee Schedules December 2020 Videoconference

HINES, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today the Steens Mountain Advisory Council Public Lands Access Subcommittee has scheduled a winter videoconference.

Utah

December oil and gas lease sale generates $27,278.50  

SALT LAKE CITY — In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting American energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah quarterly oil and gas lease sale resulted in competit

Utah, Richfield FO, Color Country DO

BLM invites public comment on proposed trails in Sanpete and Sevier counties

Colorado, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO

BLM winter travel restrictions begin Dec. 15 in Grand and Jackson Counties

KREMMLING, Colo.

Utah

The Bureau of Land Management seeks nominations to the Utah Resource Advisory Council

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO

Comment period open for Bridge Creek Area Allotment Management Plans

Hines, Ore.

Arizona, Colorado River DO
man donning fire equipment conducts a prescribed burn in the forest using a drip torch.

BLM prescribed burning planned near Parker

Fire personnel from the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District will conduct prescribed burning near Parker, Arizona, through late January 2021 as weather conditions allow.
Nevada, Ely DO

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public review and comment on Robinson Mine expansion draft environmental impact statement

ELY, Nev.

High Plains DO

UPDATE: Muddy Mountain Road to remain open at this time

CASPER, Wyo.

California, Northern California DO

BLM Litchfield Wild Horse and Burro Corrals temporarily closed to public

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

Humboldt River Field Office concludes the Selenite Range Herd Area nuisance wild burro gather

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – On December 2, 2020, the Humboldt Field Office (HRFO) concluded a wild burro drive-trap gather.

California, Central California DO

BLM Bakersfield Field Office modifies fire restrictions

Nevada, Winnemucca DO

The Bureau of Land Management releases final environmental impact statement for the Thacker Pass Lithium Mine

As part of the Trump Administration’s priority to responsibly develop domestic supplies of critical minerals, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Humboldt River Field Office has released the final

Utah

BLM holiday tree permits now available online state-wide

Four Rivers FO

The Bureau of Land Management increases access, recreation opportunities in southern Idaho

Boise, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Four Rivers Field Office announced today that the agency has acquired 560 acres in the northwest Boise foothills to enhance public access to

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management now accepting applications for over 50 wildland firefighting positions for 2021

RENO, Nev.

High Plains DO
Snow Plow on Muddy Mountain Road. Casper, Wyoming.

Muddy Mountain Road Scheduled to Close for the Season

CASPER, Wyo.