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Nevada
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BLM announces June 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Nevada

RENO, Nev.

Idaho, Boise DO
Off-highway vehicle users on BLM-managed public lands in Owyhee County, Idaho. (BLM)

Bureau of Land Management cancels fifth Owyhee County travel management plan to work with partners in reassessing data

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Worland FO
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Gooseberry Badlands project complete: Improvements funded by Great American Outdoors Act

Worland, Wyo. – Major improvements to the Bureau of Land Management-administered Gooseberry Badlands Scenic Overlook Trail west of Worland are complete.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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BLM seeks input for Gerber Forest Health Treatments Environmental Assessment

The BLM Klamath Falls Field Office seeks public input on the Gerber Forest Health Treatments Environmental Assessment.
California
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BLM welcomes the public to celebrate Point Arena-Stornetta’s 10-year anniversary

The Bureau of Land Management would like to invite the public to “Celebrate the Coast,” from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sat. May 18, at Point Arena. This event marks the 10-year anniversary of the inclusion of the Point Arena-Stornetta Unit to the California Coastal National Monument. The event is free to the public and activities will be happening along the coastal trail between City Hall and the Lighthouse. Mendocino College Field Station, found along the trail, will be offering an open house.
Idaho
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BLM Idaho State Director Signs Annual Prevention Order

Create memories, not disasters!
Alaska
Map showing the federal lands near Fox, Alaska that are included in Fire Prevention Order AK020-24-001

BLM issues fire restrictions to protect properties and residences north of Fairbanks

The fire prevention order will be in effect May 1 through October 31
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
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BLM, Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peak select artist-in-residence

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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BLM hosting Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument plan public meetings

The Bureau of Land Management is inviting you to share your thoughts about the draft management plan for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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Lakeview District Expands Fire Detection Network

BLM Lakeview District and its partners at the Oregon Hazards Lab at the University of Oregon have installed another new fire detection camera in Southeastern Oregon.
Nevada, Sierra Front FO
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Indian Creek Campground in Nevada remains closed for 2024 until further notice

The BLM, Sierra Front Field Office announces the Indian Creek Campground in Alpine County will remain closed until further notice.
New Mexico
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La BLM solicita comentarios sobre el análisis complementario de la subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en enero de 2021 en Nuevo México

SANTA FE, Nuevo México.

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
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BLM announces public comment period on land acquisition to improve access to Achenbach Canyon

LAS CRUCES

National Office
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BLM announces David Rosenkrance as Assistant Director for Energy, Minerals and Realty Management

The Bureau of Land Management announced today the selection of David Rosenkrance as the Assistant Director for the Energy, Minerals, and Realty Management Program.
New Mexico, Farmington DO
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BLM seeks public comment on Río Grande del Norte National Monument plan

TAOS, N.M.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
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The Bureau of Land Management will begin Red Rock HMA Wild Horse and Burro bait and water gather operations

On or around April 24, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District Office will begin a wild horse and burro gather on the Red Rock Herd Management Area (HMA) l

Montana-Dakotas
The Missouri river flowing through the white cliffs of Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument as the sun shines on a tree covered hillside.

BLM issues decision on Left Coulee Access

SOUTH BLAINE COUNTY, Mont. – Bureau of Land Management officials signed a Decision Record and Finding of No Significant Impact for a travel plan amendment opening a 0.6-mile primit

California
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BLM approves mineral exploration project in Nevada

ALTURAS, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management has approved mineral exploration on 200 acres of public lands in Nevada, including requirements that minimize conflicts with natural

New Mexico, Pecos DO, Carlsbad FO
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BLM seeks comment on supplemental analysis of January 2021 oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. -

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
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BLM seeks input on $348 million in proposed conservation and restoration funding recommendations

BLM is seeking public input on Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) funding for conservation, restoration, and improvement projects throughout Nevada, the Lake Tahoe Basin, and the Lake Mead NRA.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Upper Table Rock trailhead and trail closed April 29 – May 2

The Bureau of Land Management will close the Upper Table Rock trailhead and trail April 29 – May 2.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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Lakeview Field Office Selling Firewood Permits

The Bureau of Land Management Lakeview Field Office will begin selling firewood permits starting April 18, 2024.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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Race prompts temporary closure of portions of Cline Buttes/Buckhorn Motorized Recreation Area

Portions of the Cline Buttes/Buckhorn Motorized Recreation Area will be closed Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
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BLM approves Dry Lake East Energy Center Solar Project in Nevada

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management today announced approval of the Dry Lake East Energy Center Solar Project on 1,635 acres of public lands in Clark County.

Montana-Dakotas
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BLM announces decision on Clark Fork Face forest health and fuels reduction project

MISSOULA, Mont.— The Bureau of Land Management’s Missoula Field Office announced its decision to move forward with forest restoration and fuels reduction treatments in the Garnet M