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The BLM in California oversees an impressive 71 miles of public lands along the international border with Mexico, accounting for half of the southern border that stretches from the Pacific Ocean through California. This expansive area encompasses approximately 3.3 million acres of public lands that extend 100 miles north from the border, showcasing natural gems like the Otay Mountain and Jacumba Mountain wilderness areas, as well as the famous off-highway vehicle sand park, the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area.
Across remote public lands, help may be hours away. The BLM Operational Medical Unit brings advanced medical care, rescue and evacuation capabilities to injured, ill or stranded people in hard-to-reach places.
In the Colorado River District, law enforcement operates with consistency, professionalism, and a shared dedication to protecting both people and public lands.
BLM honors two officers for major 2025 achievements: dismantling oil‑theft networks in the Southwest and restoring a crime‑impacted California greenway through coordinated enforcement and cleanup efforts.
When the dust settled on one of the most demanding wilderness horsemanship courses in federal law enforcement, only three riders remained—all of them Bureau of Land Management officers.