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Nevada

Humboldt River Field Office has initiated a 30-day public comment period on Valmy Development

WINNEMUCCA, Nev.— A 30-day public comment period is open for a Draft Environmental Assessment for the Plan of Operations

Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO, San Luis Valley FO, Royal Gorge FO

Holiday tree permits available now for BLM lands

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – This holiday season, permits are available for cutting trees on Bureau of Land Management public lands in the San Luis Valley and Royal Gorge field offices thro

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM issues Public Land Order for 5-year withdrawal adjacent to Barry M. Goldwater Range

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Christmas tree permits now available!

Roseburg, Ore. -- Christmas tree permits will be available from the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Roseburg District Office from November 28 through December 23, 2022.

Little Snake FO

BLM Emerald Mountain Special Recreation Area seasonal closure

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California, Central California DO
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The BLM Bishop Field Office offers online Christmas tree cutting permits

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO

BLM offers Christmas and holiday tree permits

ST. GEORGE, Utah— Each year hundreds of people enjoy finding unique, naturally grown Christmas and holiday trees on public lands.

California, California Desert DO
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BLM California Desert District to Host Advisory Council Meeting

Upper Colorado River DO

BLM implements seasonal closures to protect wintering wildlife

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

National Office

The Bureau of Land Management Seeks Feedback on Proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sales in Utah and Nevada

WASHINGTON – In accordance with congressional direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management is initiating 30-day scoping periods to receive public input on potential

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
Road in the desert with power lines.

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