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Wyoming

Trails Center hosts "Holiday on the Homestead" in December

Kremmling FO

BLM Kremmling Field Office planning prescribed burns

KREMMLING, Colo.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management reduces some closures in the Rum Creek Fire Area

Grants Pass, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

North Spit docks removed for winter

NORTH BEND, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will remove the docks from the water at the North Spit Boat Ramp as early as Monday, Nov. 21, depending on weather.

New Mexico, Rio Puerco FO, Socorro FO, Farmington FO, Taos FO

BLM Christmas trees available in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. – Beginning Nov. 21, Bureau of Land Management offices will begin personal Christmas tree permit sales for harvest of piñon and juniper.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO
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BLM reminds visitors mobile-based daily lotteries for Coyote Buttes North and South available through the holidays

The Bureau of Land Management reminds visitors that the application process available through the new, mobile-based Coyote Buttes North (The Wave) and Coyote Buttes South Daily Lottery runs every day.
Elko DO

California Trail Interpretive Center Park Ranger jobs open now

ELKO, Nev.— The Bureau of Land Management Elko District and the California Trail Interpretive Center (CTIC) are seeking applications for two Park Ranger jobs open to the public and Federal employee

Boise DO

BLM protects upper 8th Street in foothills with annual winter road closure

BOISE, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) would like to remind the public of the annual seasonal road closure of upper 8th Street in the Boise Foothills to prevent road da

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM invites public to Garnet Hill Recreation Area Management Plan workshop

ELY, Nev.

California, California Desert DO
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The BLM plans public safety measures for 2023 King of the Hammers race

California, California Desert DO
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Bureau of Land Management invites public input on proposed transmission line improvements in southern California

PALM SPRINGS, Calif.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on Draft Environmental Assessment for the Three Kids Mine Conveyance

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Las Vegas Field Office is seeking comment on the environmental effects of conveying the Three Kids Mine site to

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO
Dry Ridge Mine

Public invited to review final analysis and draft decision on proposed phosphate mine in eastern Idaho

SODA SPRINGS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest are releasing for 30-day public review the final environmental impact statement that

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM to Conduct Beaty Butte Wild Horse Gather

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lakeview District will begin a wild horse gather on or about December 1, 2022.

New Mexico, Rio Puerco FO, Farmington FO, Taos FO

BLM moves Northern New Mexico Advisory Council meeting to all virtual, cancels field tour

FARMINGTON, N.M. – Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases throughout Santa Fe County, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will cancel the Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Counc

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Christmas Tree Permits Available Nov. 21

NORTH BEND, Ore. – Travelling to the woods to find the perfect Christmas tree is a holiday tradition for many families.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO

Withdrawal Extended to Ensure Continued Preservation of National Historic Landmark in Idaho and Montana

Nevada

Christmas tree permits available in the Winnemucca District

Winnemucca, Nev. --The Winnemucca District will have Christmas tree cutting permits available for purchase from Nov. 15 until Dec. 24.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Prescribed burns planned on Coos Bay BLM lands

NORTH BEND, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will begin burning slash piles on BLM-managed lands the week of Nov.

Idaho, Boise DO
BLM Boise District Wild Horse Wrangler adjusts halter on newly adopted wild horse

Adopt a wild horse at the Boise Off-Range Wild Horse Corrals

BOISE, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is hosting a wild horse adoption walk up event and Trainer Incentive Program pick-up at the Boise Off-Range Wild Horse Corrals from 9 a.m.

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO

BLM plans nine burns in southeastern Colorado

CAÑON CITY, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management is preparing to conduct pile burns in nine locations this winter.

California, Central California DO
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Goodwin Education Center reopens to the public at Carrizo Plain National Monument

Colorado

BLM Colorado Public Room holiday closures

California, California Desert DO
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The BLM welcomes public comments on proposed mineral exploration project in Imperial County

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Salmon FO

BLM Salmon Field Office launches Adventure Kits for local children

SALMON, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salmon Field Office has developed several BLM Adventure Kits that will be available for free checkout at the Salmon Public Libr