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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New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
Picture of solar panels in desert setting.

BLM hosts live auction for solar energy lease in New Mexico

The BLM held a live competitive auction for a 937.5-acre parcel for lease in the Afton Solar Energy Zone in Doña Ana County. Boulevard Associates, LLC was the successful bidder with a final bid of $1,900,000.
Alaska, Glennallen FO
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BLM finalizes new Castner Glacier Recreation Area Management Plan

Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) signed a decision that finalized the new Castner Glacier Recreation Area Management Plan (RAMP).
California, Northern California DO
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BLM advises caution near slide areas on Lost Coast Trail

The Bureau of Land Management is advising Lost Coast Trail hikers in the King Range National Conservation Area to be vigilant near three active landslide areas north of the Black Sands Beach Trailhead in Shelter Cove, and to consider postponing their hike.
Utah, St George FO
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BLM seeks input on proposed land exchange near St. George

The BLM is seeking public input on a proposed land exchange between the BLM and the Washington County Water Conservancy District.
Idaho, Idaho Falls DO
Worker watching pile burning

BLM to conduct pile burns across south eastern Idaho

BLM Idaho Falls District plans to conduct several prescribed pile burns during late fall and early winter
Idaho
Boat ramp at Lud Drexler Recreation Area

BLM seeks public input for recreation site improvement in south central Idaho

The Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office recreation staff seeks public feedback on a proposed grant request to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. The grant request will seek $200,000 from the Waterways Improvement Fund (WIF) for improvements at the Lud Drexler Park at Salmon Falls Reservoir near the Idaho/Nevada border, south of Twin Falls.
California, California Desert DO
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BLM to host California Desert District Advisory Council meeting and field tour December 6 -7

The Bureau of Land Management will host an in-person public meeting of the BLM California Desert District Advisory Council on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites, 861 NV-160, Pahrump, NV 89048. The meeting is open to the public with a public comment period scheduled at 9:30 a.m.
Colorado
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BLM seeks initial input for September 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Colorado

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 13 oil and gas parcels totaling 12,115 acres that may be included in a September 2025 lease sale.
High Desert DO, Rawlins FO
Three slash piles of wood burn yellow and orange in an open grove on a snowy day.

BLM High Desert District plans to conduct prescribed burns

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) High Desert District (HDD) may conduct prescribed burns on multiple lands managed by the Rawlins Field Office and associated partners this fall and winter.
Nevada, Carson City DO
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BLM Christmas Tree permits available online & in-person, starting November 18

The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, will begin selling Christmas tree permits on Mon., Nov. 18, online and in-person. The permit is valid from the date of purchase through Dec. 25.
New Mexico, Taos FO
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BLM Taos Field Office opens new parking lot at Horsethief Mesa

The BLM Taos Field Office partnered with Carson National Forest to improve access and parking at Horsethief Mesa. The project helps resolves trespassing issues and safety concerns associated with public access.