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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Colorado, Royal Gorge FO
Doug Mayes, the new field manager of the Royal Gorge Field Office.

Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office under new leadership

The Bureau of Land Management is excited to announce Doug Mayes as the new head of its Royal Gorge Field Office.
Oregon-Washington
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Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site to Temporarily Close

The Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site, located in Mill City, Oregon, for hazard tree removal from July 8–10, 2024.
Wyoming
BLM Wild Horse and Burro Logo.

July 19 and August 16: Adopt a wild horse in Elm Creek, Nebraska

The Bureau of Land Management will host two wild horse adoption events, July 19 and August 16, at the Elm Creek Wild Horse and Burro Corrals in Elm Creek, Neb.

Nevada
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BLM seeks public input on proposed expansion of the Colado Mine Project in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposal to expand the Colado Mine Project in Pershing County.
Utah, Monticello FO
House on Fire, an archeological site within Bears Ears National Monument — a constructed stone structure, located in an alcove with distinct ribbons of sandstone creating a flame-like appearance.

The BLM and USDA Forest Service to host Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee meeting

The BLM Monticello Field Office and USDA Manti-La Sal National Forest will host a field tour of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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Bureau of Land Management Treatments Prevent Wildfire From Spreading to Oregon Town

Last week, wildfire broke out on public lands near the community of La Pine, Oregon. Fortunately, decades of land treatments performed by the Bureau of Land Management helped stop the fire in its tracks.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
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Mustang Champions and the BLM announce upcoming event in Las Vegas, Nevada from July 11-13, 2024

Presented by the Mustang Champions, BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program, and Western Horseman, the “Mustang Challenge” is the richest national western discipline mustang competition. The event will take place on July 11-13, 2024 at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The total purse will be $125,000 with the Champion awarded $50,000.
Montana-Dakotas
Meghan Marner pets her new horse Banjo.

BLM to Hold Wild Horse Online Corral Adoption Event July 8-15

The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas will host multiple events at the Hamilton Training Center in July, and hold a Wild Horse Online Corral Adoption Event, July 8-15.
Montana-Dakotas
smoke rising over mountain

Fireworks Prohibited on BLM Lands in Montana and the Dakotas

Fireworks are strictly prohibited on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management. These areas consist of multiple national monuments, recreation areas, campgrounds and more across Montana and the Dakotas.  
Wyoming, High Plains DO
A man with a cowboy hat wearing a red shirt holds a guitar.

Trails Center hosts acclaimed artist Hank Cramer for pioneer music weekend

Join the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center this weekend, July 6 and 7, for a weekend of old-fashioned pioneer music with American folk singer Hank Cramer.

Arizona, Lake Havasu FO
Solar panel in the California Desert. Photo by Tom Brewster Photography

BLM initiates environmental analysis of the Socorro Solar Energy Project

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input to inform development of an environmental assessment for the proposed Socorro Solar Energy project in southeastern La Paz County.