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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.

Nevada, Ely DO

Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY2023 Antelope Complex-South Wild Horse Gather

ELY, Nev.

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO

Fire danger prompts officials to implement additional use restrictions on BLM-administered lands in Eastern Washington

SPOKANE, WA. — Elevated fire danger has prompted fire management officials with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to implement additional public use restrictions to reduce the ri

Arizona, Gila DO

BLM announces virtual information forum on Chuparosa solar proposal

SAFFORD, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management plans to host a virtual forum to share information and receive public input on a right-of-way application from Chuparosa Solar LLC, a

Nevada

Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY23 Antelope Complex-North Wild Horse Gather

New Mexico

Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District announces temporary closure of Community Pit #1

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District announces the temporary closure of the area known as Community Pit #1 in the Robledo Mountains, pending c

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

FS, BLM & ODF Move to Public Use Restrictions on the Wild Portion of the Lower Rogue River

Joint News Release
Bureau of Land Management, Medford District
USDA Forest Service, Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest

California, Northern California DO

BLM proposes improvements to Trinity River recreation facilities

California, Northern California DO

BLM reopens King Range campgrounds ahead of holiday weekend

Eastern States

BLM seeks comment on a proposed plan amendment and land sale in central Mississippi

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on its proposal to sell 12.3 acres of BLM land in Simpson County, Mississippi, to resolve a decades-long

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
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BLM Las Cruces District extends public scoping period, announces scoping meetings for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument planning effort

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Prescribed Burn Planned at Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area

REEDSPORT, Ore. - Fire officials with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plan to conduct a controlled burn at the Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area on July 5 and 6, 2023.

Wyoming

BLM Wheatland Corral to hold wild horse adoption in July

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New Mexico, Pecos DO, Roswell FO
Tent at a campsite with trees and mountains in the background.

The BLM to temporarily close Rob Jaggers Campground

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Be Fire Aware: Fire Restrictions in Effect on Bureau of Land Management Public Lands in Medford District

MEDFORD, Ore.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

RESCHEDULED: BLM and nonprofit to clean up Government Draw July 8

LANDER, Wyo. — All are welcome to pitch in for a cleanup of public lands on July 8 in the Government Draw area east of Lander.

Eastern States

BLM oil and gas lease sale in Michigan and Louisiana nets $224,026

Wyoming

BLM oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming nets $14,776,920

Cheyenne, Wyo – The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office today conducted a competitive oil and gas lease sale offering 116 parcels covering 127,014.62 acres in Wyoming.

Arizona, Colorado River DO
Six people standing in front of a BLM truck and a boat.

BLM transfers wildland fire engine and boat to local fire department

YUMA, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management Arizona (BLM) recently transferred wildland fire equipment