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California, Arcata FO, Redding FO

BLM lifting fire restrictions for northwest California public lands

photo of creek flowing through a canyonRE

Colorado, Northwest DO, Colorado River Valley FO

Public invited to comment on preliminary Sutey Ranch management plan

SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management today released the preliminary environmental assessment for the Sutey Ranch property for a 30-day public comment period. 

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Fire Prevention Order Rescinded

Roseburg, Ore. – Effective at 12:01 a.m.

New Mexico, Pecos DO

BLM Pecos District Reopens 2018 Nominations to Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pecos District is reopening the public call for nominations for four open positions on its Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM Las Cruces District Reopens 2018 Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM to conduct competitive sale of public land in Lincoln County, Nevada

CALIENTE, Nev.

Alaska, Anchorage DO

The Department of the Interior Revokes Five Public Land Orders, Making way for Alaska Land Conveyance and Mineral Development

Map depicting land pattern in Goodnews Bay area.
California, Central California DO, Ukiah FO

BLM Ukiah Field Office lifts fire use restrictions

Photo of hills with lake in the distance

California, Central California DO, Bishop FO

BLM and Bishop Area Climbers Coalition to host Volcanic Tableland stewardship event

Person climbing large rock featureBIS

National Office

BLM to host tour of Fallon wild horse corral

RENO, Nev. —The Bureau of Land Management will host a public tour of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral in Fallon, Nevada, on Friday, October 26.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM announces infrastructure improvements at Copper Basin Dunes OHV Area

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Lake Havasu Field Office will begin an infrastructure improvement project to enhance recreational use at the Co

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM Albuquerque District Reopens 2018 Nominations to Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Albuquerque District is reopening the public call for nominations for six open positions on its Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM Farmington District Reopens 2018 Nominations to Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farmington District is reopening the public call for nominations for five open positions on its Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

Colorado, Northwest DO

BLM Colorado Reopens Nominations to NW Resource Advisory Council

SILT, Colo.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Land of Umpqua Amateur Photo Contest

Joint News Release
Forest Service, Umpqua National Forest

Oregon-Washington

BLM Oregon & Washington Reopens 2018 Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Oregon and Washington today announced that it is reopening the public call for nominations for open positions on five of its citizen-based advisory councils.

Wyoming, High Plains DO

BLM removes fire restrictions on public land in Sheridan, Campbell and Johnson Counties

Buffalo, Wyo. - Due to subsiding fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management is removing the fire restrictions on public lands in Sheridan, Johnson and Campbell Counties on Oct. 3, 2018.

California, Northern California DO

Annual fall colors ride set for Oct. 20 on Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail

photo of river with colorful trees and hills

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM firewood permits available at multiple locations

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District is continuing to sell firewood cutting permits at multiple locations. Pinyon Pine and Utah Juniper permits are $10 a cord.

Utah

BLM Utah Reopens 2018 Nominations to Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Utah today announced that it is reopening the public call for nominations for four open positions on its citizen-based Utah Resource Advisory C

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM announces Bullfrog Day-Use Recreation Area infrastructure improvement project

California, California Desert DO

Bring home your own wild horse or burro

photo of horsesMORENO VALLEY, Calif.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

BLM’s Egin Lakes Campground to remain open until Oct. 10

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho— To meet the needs of ATV enthusiasts over Columbus Day weekend, the Bureau of Land Management has decided to keep the Egin Lakes campground open until Oct.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Caliente Field Office opens community sand and gravel pits

CALIENTE, Nev.

New Mexico, Farmington DO

BLM announces continuing closure of the La Junta Trail at Wild Rivers Recreation Area

TAOS, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Taos Field Office is continuing the closure of the La Junta Trail at the Wild Rivers Recreation Area to the public.