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Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM seeks input on analysis of McCullough Peaks herd plan and proposed bait trap

CODY, Wyo.—The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office has released an environmental assessment that analyzes future wild horse bait trap gathers and fertility control measures needed in the Mc

Wyoming

Adopt a BLM wild horse during Cheyenne frontier days

Cheyenne, Wyo – The Bureau of Land Management will sponsor a wild horse adoption during Cheyenne Frontier Days on the south side of S. Lions Park Drive in Lions Park. 

California, Central California DO

BLM Bishop Field Office partners with communities to reduce wildfire risk

Eastern States

BLM to host wild horse and burro event in Franklin Furnace, Ohio

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Bureau of Land Management is holding a wild horse and burro placement event August 11-12, 2023, offering approximately 30 excess animals gathered from western

Wyoming

Trails Center to host special presentations July 15 and 16

Wyoming

BLM to revise Newcastle and Nebraska land use plans

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Equipment vandalism stalls BLM road improvements

LANDER, Wyo. — A Bureau of Land Management road grader was vandalized over the Fourth of July holiday weekend near the Sweetwater Station intersection of U.S. Highway 287 and Wyoming Highway 135.

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

BLM to update travel management plan in Owyhee County

The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 45-day comment period for an environmental assessment considering updates to the Canyonlands East Travel Management Plan to establish a comprehensive system of motorized travel routes through central Owyhee County in southwestern Idaho. The planned updates are meant to address conflicts between users and natural resources while ensuring access to BLM-managed public lands.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Lakeview District Hires Three New Employees

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Lakeview District Office has hired three new employees, Steve Yates, Courtney Sheldon, and Chris Stout. 

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO
The Frederick Riddle ranch house at the Riddle Brothers Ranch National Historic District. Greg Shine, BLM.

August Caretaker Needed for Riddle Brothers Ranch

Are you interested in a three-week, paid vacation to Steens Mountain in southeast Oregon?
National Office

BLM infuses $3.5 million for cutting-edge clean energy use on public lands

WASHINGTON – Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced a $3.5 million partnership with the U.S.

New Mexico, Farmington DO, Taos FO
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BLM plans temporary closure of Camel Tracks area

TAOS, N.M.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

BLM, county and city continue tradition of safe fireworks location

WORLAND, Wyo. — Rainy weather didn’t curb Independence Day celebrations around the Bighorn Basin, including the tradition of fireworks at the gravel pit northwest of Worland.

Idaho, Boise DO, Four Rivers FO

BLM re-opens portions of the Boise Foothills

Southwest DO

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions begin July 10 in BLM Tres Rios Field Office

DOLORES, Colo.

Boise DO, Four Rivers FO
Hulls Fire image taken by uncrewed aerial system

BLM temporarily closing portions of the Boise Foothills for public safety

California, Northern California DO
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BLM to begin improvement project at Mattole Campground

ARCATA, Calif.

New Mexico, Pecos DO, Carlsbad FO
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BLM seeks comments on withdrawal extension for Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

CARLSBAD, N.M. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting comments on an application from the Department of Homeland Security for the extension of Public Lands Order No.

Oregon-Washington, Burns DO, Northwest Oregon DO
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Testing Yields New Evidence of Human Occupation 18,000 years ago in Oregon

Oregon archaeologists have found evidence suggesting humans occupied the Rimrock Draw Rockshelter outside of Riley, Oregon more than 18,000 years ago.
Colorado

BLM releases proposed Eastern Colorado Resource Management Plan

CAÑON CITY, Colo.

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM initiates environmental analysis of the Vulcan Solar Energy Project

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management is announcing the beginning of a 30-day public scoping period to inform the environmental analysis of the proposed Vulcan Solar Project, whi

Southwest DO

BLM Southwest District RAC sheep grazing sub-committee to meet July 18

Montrose, Colo.

California, Northern California DO
Paul Sever, new Monument Manager of the King Range National Conservation Area

Paul Sever named manager of BLM King Range National Conservation Area

ARCATA, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management welcomes Paul Sever as the new manager of the King Range National Conservation Area (NCA).

Alaska
Person wearing backpack overlooks distant snowy crags

BLM temporarily closes Dalton Highway’s RV dump station for repairs

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — To protect public and environmental health, the BLM has temporarily closed the RV dump

Wyoming

Experience life as a pioneer this weekend at the Trails Center

CASPER, Wyo. – Step back in time this weekend at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center with a fun-filled pioneer civilian living history event.