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Nevada

Fireworks prohibited on public lands

As Nevadans celebrate America’s independence and head to the outdoors for the holi

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Fire Restrictions Increase on Coos Bay District

NORTH BEND, Ore.

New Mexico, Farmington DO, Farmington FO, Taos FO
Fire crews on a prescribed fire

BLM Farmington and Taos implement fire restrictions across public lands

FARMINGTON, N.M.

California, Northern California DO

BLM implements seasonal fire restrictions on northwest California public lands

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO
BLM fire crews respond to a wildfire in central Washington

Help prevent wildfires this holiday weekend

Spokane, WA – Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fire management officials are encouraging visitors to public lands across the state of Washington to be especially careful to avoid st

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
Artist-in-Residence Loretta Domaszewski plein air painting at Sand Creek

BLM Las Cruces District seeks applicants for Artist-in-Residence Program

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM oil and gas lease sale in North Dakota nets over $15 million

BILLINGS, Mont. – The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas State Office today conducted a competitive oil and gas lease sale with bids on 14 parcels covering 5,671.72 acres in North Dakota.

Eastern States

BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Perry, Georgia

FLOWOOD, Miss.— The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro placement event, offering a

Wyoming

Trails Center hosting 'Pioneer Music' weekend in Casper

CASPER, Wyo.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Storm damage limits access to Smilo Road

WORLAND, Wyo. — Recent storms have created hazardous conditions for vehicular travel and public land users on Smilo/Sand Draw Road east of Ten Sleep.

California, Central California DO

BLM Mother Lode and Ukiah field offices issue seasonal fire restrictions

California, Central California DO

BLM Bishop Field Office issues seasonal fire restrictions in Inyo County

BISHOP, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management announces fire restrictions are effective Wednesday, June 28, for public lands managed by the Bishop Field Office in Inyo County.

West Desert DO

Fire Prevention Order issued for BLM-managed lands in north and central Utah

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM urges Fourth of July visitors to recreate responsibly

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — On the Fourth of July, we celebrate and reflect on the freedom and liberty for all Americans.

Utah
Bureau of Land Management logo

BLM issues sale notice for oil, gas lease sale in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY2023 Reveille Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather

Nevada

Public comment invited on proposed Crescent Valley Geothermal Development Project

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO
Wilson Lake campsite

Biden-Harris Administration improves Wilson Lake campsites near Hazelton, Idaho

The BLM began construction to upgrade the Wilson Lake Campsites north of Hazelton last week, funded in part through the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Upgrades include roads, toilets, and camping amenities.
Idaho, Boise DO
Mustang Mania competitor awaits turn in arena

Mustang Mania Show this weekend at Ford Idaho Horse Park

NAMPA, Idaho – The Mustang Mania Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) Challenge will return to Nampa on&n

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on Rogue Gold Forest Management Project

Medford, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a plan to increase forest resiliency near Jacksonville, Gold Hill, and Rogue River.

New Mexico, Pecos DO, Roswell FO

BLM New Mexico implements fire restrictions at Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and Lincoln Tracts

Wyoming

BLM issues decision on Marton Ranch Acquisition supplemental analysis

CASPER, Wyo.

Colorado

BLM Colorado selects Abdelgadir Elmadani as Deputy State Director Energy, Lands, and Minerals

LAKEWOOD, Colo

Colorado

Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management battles the Spring Creek Fire

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO
Wild horses eating hay

BLM schedules wild horse and burro event in Lufkin, Texas

NORMAN, Okla.— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event July 14-15 at the George H. Henderson Arena, in Lufkin, Texas.