Announcements

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Announcements by region.
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Utah, Cedar City FO
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BLM seeks input on e-bike use on trails in Iron and Beaver counties

The BLM is seeking public scoping comments for the proposed use of Class 1 e-bikes on designated mountain bike trails across six trail systems on public lands in Iron and Beaver Counties.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
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BLM seeks input on proposed earthen dams project

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment for the proposed Starvation Draw earthen dams project near Deming in Luna County.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon
Rockslide on Quartzville Back Country Byway

Quartzville Back Country Byway closed due to rockslide, BLM announces

The Bureau of Land Management closed Quartzville Back Country Byway in late December 2024 due to a rockslide. The road remains closed until further notice due to debris on the road at mile marker 13.
Arizona, Arizona Strip FO
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Temporary closure of routes on public lands announced for 2025 Rhino Rally motorcycle race in the BLM Arizona Strip Field Office area

The Bureau of Land Management Arizona Strip Field Office announces the temporary closure on public lands for a race in Mohave County, Arizona, from 6 a.m. through 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Idaho, Twin Falls DO
New BLM Twin Falls District Manager Birk Roseman

BLM’s Twin Falls District welcomes new district manager

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Twin Falls District welcomes Birk Roseman as the new Twin Falls district manager, following the retirement of long-time district manager Mike Courtney.
Utah
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BLM to begin Canyonlands Herd Management Area wild burro gather

The BLM will begin a wild burro gather in the Canyonlands HMA on Feb. 24 to manage herd size and protect rangeland health. Public viewing available.
Nevada, Tonopah FO
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BLM seeks input for proposed wild horse and burro management plan

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments to update how the agency will manage wild horses and burros near Tonopah, Nevada.
Nevada, Carson City DO
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BLM and NNCC announce a wild horse and burro adoption event for February 22, 2025

The BLM and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries have announced a saddle-started wild horse adoption event at the NNCC on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Utah, Paria River DO
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Prescribed fire planned near Hatch to restore wildlife habitat, reduce wildfire risk

BLM plans a 100-acre prescribed burn east of Hatch, Utah, starting Feb. 10 to restore habitat, reduce wildfire risk. Smoke may be visible near Hatch, Panguitch, and Hwy 143. Burns will occur only under safe conditions.
Nevada, Elko DO
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BLM updates vegetation management for northeast Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management today issued updates for how the agency will manage weeds and support wildlife restoration and rehabilitation work on public lands effected.
California, Northern California DO
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BLM to hold virtual public meetings to discuss OHV grant funds in northern CA

REDDING, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management welcomes anyone interested in off-highway vehicle recreation on public lands to share ideas about the use of California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division grant funding, when the Northern California District hosts a virtual public meeting via Zoom, Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. The meeting will be divided into three, one-hour segments for the Eagle Lake, Redding and Arcata field offices.