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

BLM seeks input on fifth Owyhee County travel management plan to reduce user conflicts and protect natural resources

BOISE, Idaho

Alaska, Anchorage DO, Glennallen FO
Image of a skier coming down a snowy steep mountain slope.

BLM seeks input on heliskiing on lands near Valdez and Thompson Pass

Glennallen, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input through a scoping period t

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
blm logo with black and white trees next to it

BLM reschedules conifer mortality field trip to March 15

Medford, Ore. — Due to the forecasted storm, the Bureau of Land Management has re-scheduled a public field trip to see ongoing conifer mortality in southwest Oregon.

California
Four brown and black horses in the high desert

BLM to offer inmate-trained horses for adoption

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Socorro FO
Photo of Sacaton Prescribed Burn

February 29-March 2: BLM initiates prescribed burns in Socorro County

Socorro, N.M. - Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Socorro Field Office, in cooperation with private landowners, are schedule to burn draws of sacaton grass Feb.

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO
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Landslide on Little Elk Mountain Road

Eugene, Ore. — Bureau of Land Management officials are notifying the public of a landslide affecting a portion of Little Elk Mountain Road.

Montana-Dakotas
Photo. Foreground: a yellow-colored “Entering Public Land” sign mounted on a grey-colored, metal post is positioned near the gate opening in a fence line comprised of round wooden posts and metal wire. Background: a scenic view of the Bullwhacker area of the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument; a dirt road curves slightly uphill through yellow and green grasses dotted with sagebrush; conifer trees and bushes grow in scattered clumps on the hills; overcast, grey-colored sky.

BLM seeks public comments on Left Coulee Access EA

SOUTH BLAINE COUNTY, Mont.

Southwest DO
Image of Dolores River at low water.

BLM seeks public comments on proposed rule for Tres Rios and Gunnison field offices

MONTROSE, Colo. – The BLM is seeking public comments on a proposed supplementary rule pertaining to recreational activities on public lands in the Tres Rios Field Office and the Silverton area of Gunnison Field Office.
California, Northern California DO
A brown, fuzzy burro

BLM to offer horses, burros for adoption in Ferndale

California, California Desert DO
Portrait of Ron Nuckles

BLM welcomes Ron Nuckles as Needles Field Manager

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
map of project area

Bureau of Land Management announces scoping period for the Muddy River Floodplain Restoration Project

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Vegas Field Office is planning a restoration project for a portion of the Muddy River floodplain, app

Southwest DO
The BLM burns slash piles in the Southwest District when conditions permit.

BLM Tres Rios Field Office plans prescribed pile burns in Dolores and Montezuma counties

MONTROSE, Colo.

Alaska, Anchorage DO, Anchorage FO
Sled dog pulling

BLM Campbell Tract Welcomes Iditarod Fans for Ceremonial Start Activities

ANCHORAGE, Alaska –The Bureau of Land Management will host the finish of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Ceremonial Start March 2 at the BLM Campbell Tract.

California
Elizabeth Meyer-Shields

BLM California selects Elizabeth Meyer-Shields as new Deputy State Director, Resources

Farmington DO
A photo of a reflective lake in the foreground, with small boats anchored near the shoreline, with mountains in the distance and a blue sky with clouds in the background.

BLM announces opening of Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area

Taos, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field Offic

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
Las Cruces Artist-in-Residence

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

WHO: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District and the Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks

Nevada
NNCC Adoption Results for the February 24, 2024 event

February 2024 BLM Nevada and Northern Nevada Correctional Center saddle-started wild horse adoption a success

Montana-Dakotas, Eastern Montana/Dakotas DO
Image of two oil and gas pumps.

BLM seeks public comment for July 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Montana and North Dakota

BILLINGS, Mont. – The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on 27 oil and gas parcels to

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, Royal Gorge FO
BLM Logo

Notice of Intent To Establish Recreation Fee Areas and Collect Fees on Public Lands in Chaffee and Fremont Counties, CO

Pursuant to the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Royal Gorge Field Office intends to establish fee areas and to collect fees at Turtle Rock Campground, Burmac Camping Area, Shavano Camping Area, CR304 Camping Area, Browns Grotto Camping Area, Penrose Commons, Sand Gulch Campground, and The Bank Campground in Fremont and Chaffee counties, Colorado.
Idaho
Person overlooking the Snake River canyon area.

BLM and partners finalize third travel management plan in southwestern Idaho

BOISE, Idaho—After extensive work with local partner organizations, the Bureau of Land Management today finalized the third of five plans that, taken tog

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO
blm logo with black and white trees next to it

BLM updates management strategy for Southeastern Oregon public lands

VALE, Ore.

Utah, Green River DO, Price FO
Riders on off-highway vehicles enjoy a well maintained road in the desert. Cliffs in the background.

BLM releases preliminary documents for the San Rafael Swell Travel Management Plan

The Bureau of Land Management’s Price Field Office published preliminary documents that are foundational to our efforts to improve the travel network for motorized vehicles in the San Rafael Swell area in central Utah.
Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO
Photo of Blaine Newman hiking, with mountains and blue sky in the background.

BLM Pocatello Field Office welcomes new Field Manager

POCATELLO, Idaho —

Nevada
Fire crews on a prescribed fire

BLM plans prescribed burn in Alpine County

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District is planning a prescribed burn of approximately 45 piles of woody debri

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO, Arizona Strip FO
A lighted kiosk is shown at night with detailed instruction boards provides directions to visitors on how to use the new cashless self pay system

BLM moves to cashless system at Virgin River Campground

The Virgin River Campground is now cashless for all campsites at this popular recreation area in Arizona.