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Farmington DO

BLM and State of New Mexico warn of hazardous conditions on the Rio Grande

TAOS, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and New Mexico State Parks Division are warning the public about hazardous conditions on the Rio Grande.   

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on Bear Grub Vegetation Management Project

Medford, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a plan to promote more resilient forests near Ruch, Jacksonville, Talent, and Medford.

Alaska
White house in grass field with trees

BLM announces 20-year extension of withdrawal for USGS Sitka Magnetic Observatory Site

ANCHORAGE, Alaska– The Bureau of Land Management today announced a public land order extension in the

Arizona, Phoenix DO
Fire restrictions graphic

BLM implements seasonal fire restrictions in central Arizona due to increased fire risk

PHOENIX – Effective Friday, June 9, at 8 a.m.

Nevada, Ely DO

Garnet Hill Recreation Area offers students insight into Nevada geology

ELY, Nev.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Bureau of Land Management opens new facilities partially funded by the Great American Outdoors Act

PRINEVILLE, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is proud to announce the opening of new facilities in Maupin for the BLM and partners, including regional Tribes, to coordinate man

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO, Vale DO

BLM Announces John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council Meeting

Prineville, Ore.

Alaska
A picture of the large smoke column from the Lost Horse Creek Fire #296 behind a silhouetted forest.

BLM issues fire restrictions to protect properties and residences north of Fairbanks

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fairbanks District issued a

Southwest DO

BLM Colorado presents Volunteer of the Year awards to Marian and Peter Rohman

Cortez, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is pleased to announce Marian and Peter Rohman as co-recipients of BLM Colorado’s Volunteer of the Year Award.

Arizona, Phoenix DO

BLM seeks public comment on U.S. Forest Service-proposed protections for Hassayampa River Corridor 

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites public comment on a request from the U.S.

Wyoming

Trails Center welcomes Wyo. State Archaeologist, hosts living history event this weekend

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

Fire Season Begins June 9, 2023

Joint News Release
Douglas Forest Protective Association
Bureau of Land Management, Roseburg District
U.S. Forest Service, Umpqua National Forest

Alaska

Blasting operations will cause short delays of Dalton Highway traffic

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — During June, Dalton Highway traffic will be stalled for blasting operations in the

California, Central California DO

BLM to conduct prescribed fire in the ‘Inimim Forest in Nevada County

Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Safety Concerns Keep Yellowbottom Campground Closed for 2023

Salem, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management will not open Yellowbottom Campground during the 2023 season due to several. damaged large trees that pose a risk to people camping.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

CANCELED: BLM and nonprofit to clean up Government Draw June 17

Due to persistent rain in the Lander area, the cleanup scheduled for tomorrow at Government Draw has been canceled.

Nevada

June 2023 BLM Nevada and Northern Nevada Correctional Center saddle-started wild horse adoption a success

New Mexico
Bats fly out of a gray rock cave entrance. The bat in the foreground is highlighted, with its wings spread and prominent, long ears sticking up

White-nose Syndrome detected in New Mexico

Santa Fe, NM – For the first time, White-nose Syndrome (WNS), a disease of hibernating bats, has b

California

Public Land Mining Claim Fees and Waivers Due Sept. 1

California

Public Land visitors can help monitor conditions by using ‘chronolog’ sites

New Mexico, Pecos DO, Carlsbad FO, Roswell FO, Las Cruces DO
The Las Cruces District Resource Advisory Council tour the Ricon Watershed.

BLM schedules Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council meeting

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council (RAC) meeting on June 14, 2023, 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. MT.

Alaska
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BLM publishes Public Land Order for a 20-year withdrawal for Tongass National Forest’s Mendenhall Glacier

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Hyatt Lake Boat Ramp and Wildcat Campground Opening in June

Bureau of Land Management officials are excited to announce that the Wildcat Campground at Hyatt Lake will open June 9th.
California, California Desert DO

BLM advances battery storage for renewable energy in California Desert

Nevada

BLM seeks comments on proposed 300 MW Bonanza Solar Project

LAS VEGAS – T