Announcements

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California, Northern California DO
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BLM, USFS protect historic and cultural resources in the Klamath National Forest

In order to protect the historic and cultural integrity of the Schwartz and Leff Administrative Site along the North Fork of the Salmon River, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has withdrawn approximately 40 acres of National Forest System lands within the Klamath National Forest from location and entry under U.S. mining laws for 20 years. The withdrawal, initiated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, prevents new mining claims, but allows leasing under the mineral or geothermal leasing laws and disposal under the Materials Act of 1947.
California
An off road vehicle in the desert.

The BLM plans public safety measures for 2025 King of the Hammers race

The Bureau of Land Management will implement a temporary closure of public lands from Jan. 30– Feb. 8, 2025, in the Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area, San Bernardino County, during the annual 2025 King of the Hammers desert race event. The race is authorized by a BLM Special Recreation Permit and the temporary closure is necessary to facilitate public safety and provide an enhanced recreation experience for event participants and spectators.
Arizona, Safford FO
A firefighter walks away towards burnt vegetation carrying large tools slung over their shoulder.

BLM seeks seasonal, emergency firefighters

The Gila District is currently recruiting applicants for seasonal, emergency wildland firefighters for the 2025 fire season.
New Mexico, Rio Puerco FO
Field Manager Adam Lujan and Pueblo of Jemez Governor Peter Madalena sign a renewed co-stewardship agreement.

BLM, Pueblo of Jemez sign co-stewardship agreement for ancestral lands

The Bureau of Land Management and Pueblo of Jemez renewed a co-stewardship agreement today to protect traditional, religious, and cultural interests of the Pueblo on federal lands.
Wyoming, Rawlins FO
Outside of Rawlins Field Office with the sign in front of the building

BLM seeks public input on Lucky Star Wind Transmission Line Project

The BLM’s Rawlins Field Office initiated a 15-day public scoping period prior to preparing an environmental assessment for the Lucky Star Wind Transmission Line Project in Carbon and Albany counties.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
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BLM seeks public input for proposed Las Vegas Valley land sale

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposal to sell 11 parcels totaling 89 acres of public lands throughout the Las Vegas Valley through the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act.
Idaho
a map of the OHV restrictions in the Wood River Valley Jan. 1 - April 30

BLM temporarily restricting off-highway vehicle use in the Wood River Valley beginning Jan. 1, 2025

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Shoshone Field Office is implementing off-highway-vehicle and conditional seasonal restrictions in the Wood River Valley to reduce impacts to wintering herds of deer and elk. No motor vehicles are allowed in the identified areas from Jan. 1–April 30, 2025.
Nevada, Winnemucca DO
Room of people sitting at tables listen to a man standing and holding a microphone.

BLM invests $1.79 million to reduce wildfire risks in Nevada communities

BLM Nevada announces partnering agencies awarded funds for fuels reduction projects in 2025 - 2026.
Idaho
People recreating in rafts at Fall Creek on the South Fork of the Snake River in Idaho.

BLM to audit commercial recreation use to ensure Idaho public receives fair deal

BLM Idaho State Office recreation staff is auditing its commercial Special Recreation Permit (SRP) Program to ensure the American public receives fair market value from the use of its public lands.
Nevada, Mount Lewis FO
With a blue sky and snow-capped mountain in the background, a Bureau of Land Management sign sits in front of the Battle Mountain District Office which includes the Mount Lewis Field Office.

BLM to begin a Fish Creek Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather

Plans is to begin a wild horse gather on or about Jan. 6, 2025, in and around the Fish Creek Herd Management Area (HMA) using the helicopter-assisted method.
Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO
Photo. Daytime; partly cloudy blue skies. Gravel road entrance to a riverside developed recreation area. Vault toilet building on the left side of the frame; visitor kiosk sign on the right side of the frame. Trees and bushes beginning to change to autumn colors; river and rocky, cliff-like far riverbank in the background.

BLM seeks public input on Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument’s draft Recreation Business Plan update

Bureau of Land Management planners invite public input on the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument’s draft updated recreation business plan. The plan and related fees were last updated in 2016.