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Southwest DO

BLM Rescinds Fire Restrictions in Gunnison, Tres Rios, and Uncompahgre Field Offices

Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management Nevada oil and gas lease sale nets $54,700

Reno, NV — Following an injunction from the Western

Carson City DO, Stillwater FO

BLM extends withdrawal of public land in five Nevada counties

CARSON CITY, Nev.

California, California Desert DO

The BLM implements online pass purchase option for Dumont Dunes and El Mirage off-highway vehicle recreation areas

New Mexico, Farmington DO, Farmington FO, Taos FO

BLM Farmington District lifts fire restrictions

FARMINGTON, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will terminate all fire restrictions on BLM-administered public lands within Colfax, Harding, McKinley, Mora, Quay, Rio Arrib

Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management issues temporary closure on the Black Rock Playa

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Sulphur Springs, Texas

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Sulphur Springs, Texas, July 22-23, at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center.

New Mexico, Pecos DO, Roswell FO

Rob Jagger’s Campground to host Special Recreation Permitted Event

Fort Stanton, N.M. – St

Elko DO
Draft Elko Business Plan

BLM Elko District seeks public comment on fee modifications for recreational facilities and campgrounds

ELKO, Nev.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Loon Lake Recreation Area Reopening Update

North Bend, Ore. – As July begins, the Bureau of Land Management grows nearer to reopening Loon Lake Recreation Area.

Nevada, Carson City DO

Carson City District Fire and Aviation transfers fire engine to Pyramid Lake Fire Rescue/EMS

Carson City, Nev.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Campfire Restrictions effective on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Beginning July 1

As the weather continues to trend towards warming and drying, officials are increasing campfire restrictions on those lands located within the boundaries of the Wild section of the Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River.
Wyoming

Trails Center hosts Live Pioneer Music Weekend

CASPER, Wyo.

Nevada, Carson City DO

Fire Restrictions in Western Nevada to Begin July 1

Due to drying vegetation, increasing daytime temperatures and several human-caused fires the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Carson City District Office, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Western

California, Central California DO

BLM reminds visitors to recreate responsibly, recreate safely and enjoy your public lands this Fourth of July and throughout the summer

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO

San Luis Valley Field Office drops fire restrictions

MONT

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM invites comments on proposed expanded withdrawal for Yuma Proving Ground

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management is evaluating the withdrawal of 22,000 acres of federal public land adjacent to Yuma Proving Ground for up to five years, while the BLM and the U

Elko DO

Fire restrictions to begin June 29 on BLM Elko District

ELKO, Nev.

California

BLM and CDFW collaborate on innovative conservation agreement to restore wildlife habitat on public lands

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM to host additional public meeting regarding supplemental analysis for Rio Puerco and Farmington oil & gas lease sales following settlement agreement

Boise DO
2021 Mustang Mania Walk Trot Champion

Mustang Mania Show this weekend at Ford Idaho Horse Park

NAMPA, Idaho – The Mustang Mania Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) Challenge

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Bureau of Land Management Oregon launches GeoTour

Christmas Valley Back Country Byway
Northern California DO

BLM Artist in Residence Delbert Anderson to hold California workshop, play live in concert at Mal Coombs park; how to attend the workshop and concert

Arizona, Gila DO

Arrival of the monsoon storms signals easing of fire restrictions in Southeast Arizona

Tucson, Ariz. (June 27, 2022) --- Effective Monday, June 27, 2022, fire restrictions have been lifted on state and federal agencies’ lands throughout Southeastern Arizona.&nbs

Utah

BLM seeks comment on proposed Cedar Mountain wild horse gather

SALT LAKE CITY— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake City Field Office seeks input during a 30-day public comment period on an environmental assessment to