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California
BLM fire crews conducting a prescribed burn in tall grass.

BLM to conduct prescribed burn at Lake Mathews Reserve for teaching, fuels reduction, ecology

New Mexico, Farmington DO

Public invited to comment on route designations for Taos Plateau

TAOS, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Taos Field Office seeks public comment for designating motorized and non-motorized routes on the Taos Plateau.

New Mexico, Pecos DO

BLM Roswell to host virtual open house, emphasizing recreation

ROSWELL, N.M. –The Bureau of Land Management Roswell Field Office will host a virtual open house on May 20 from 5-6 p.m.

Phoenix DO
Smoke rises above rugged, mountainous terrain

Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 10, 2021

Acres: 3,500
Percent Containment: 0%
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0

Utah

The BLM completes first phase of nesting surveys in the Indian Creek area

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) appreciates the public’s help in avoiding potential raptor nesting areas in the Indian Creek climbing area. The first phase of surveys are complete.

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management proposes to sell 84.06 acres to City of West Wendover

ELKO, Nev.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument announces 2021 Artist in Residence Selection

MEDFORD, Ore.

Kremmling FO

BLM seeks public comment on using fire to benefit ecosystems

KREMMLING, Colo. - The Kremmling Field Office plans to release for pu

High Plains DO

BLM Announces first Wild Horse and Burro Adoption at New Facility in Wheatland

CASPER, Wyo.

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM Taos Field Office continues safe practices while opening more sites and services

TAOS, N.M.

California, Northern California DO

BLM Trinity River campgrounds will open May 26

Arizona, Gila DO
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BLM implements fire restrictions in Navajo and Apache counties

HOLBROOK, Ariz. –  The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Gila District implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions today for BLM-managed land in Navajo and Apache counties.

California, Northern California DO

Sacramento River Rail Trail improvement projects require temporary closures

Central California DO

Cronan Ranch Trailhead parking area to temporarily close for 700 weed-eating sheep

California, California Desert DO

BLM initiates seasonal fire, target shooting restrictions in California Desert District

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM issues Record of Decision on Pancake Complex Wild Horse Gather Plan Environmental Assessment

ELY, Nev. – On May 4, 2021, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Ely District issued a Decision Record (DR) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) based on analysis prov

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

Interagency partners propose fee change at South Fork of the Snake River access sites

IDAHO FALLS — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Upper Snake Field Office, U.S.

New Mexico

Fungus causing bat disease found in eastern New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M.

California, California Desert DO

The Bureau of Land Management welcomes new field manager to Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office

California

BLM sets public hearing for vehicle, aircraft use in wild horse, burro management

California, California Desert DO

BLM resumes adoption appointments at Ridgecrest Wild Horse and Burro Corrals

High Plains DO

National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Expands Operating Hours

CASPER, Wyo. – The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is moving to new operating hours of 8:00 a.m.

Utah, Color Country DO, St George FO

Public invited to comment on proposed Gap Wash right-of-way amendment

ST. GEORGE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) St. George Field Office is analyzing a proposed right-of-way amendment from the City of St.

Wyoming

BLM to hold virtual public meeting to review a Route Inventory for the Bear River Divide

KEMMERER, Wyo.

National Office
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Interior Department Approves Solar Energy Project in California Desert

Today, the Interior Department announced that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has given final approval to a new solar energy project on public lands in California. The Crimson Solar Project represents an investment of roughly $550 million and has the potential to deliver enough power to energize approximately 87,500 homes. The Record of Decision authorizes Sonoran West to construct a 350-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic facility with a 350-MW energy storage system and the necessary ancillary support facilities to generate and deliver power through the Southern California Edison Colorado River Substation.