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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Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
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Fire restrictions reduced in southern Nevada for 2024

Some fire restrictions will decrease in southern Nevada on federal, state, and county public lands on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Other restrictions remain in place.
Nevada, Black Rock FO
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Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY2025 Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area Wild Horse and Burro Gather

On or about November 15, 2024, the Black Rock Field Office plans to begin a wild horse and burro gather on and around the Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area located near Gerlach, Nev., using the helicopter-assisted method.
Utah, Moab FO
A small airplane sprays herbicide onto grasses. Canyons are in the background.

BLM to treat invasive cheatgrass near I-70

The BLM will conduct a hazardous fuels mitigation project during the month of November. The BLM will spray approximately 13,000 acres of cheatgrass near the Utah/Colorado border in the desert adjacent to Interstate 70.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon
2024-03 Developmental Disability Awareness Month-Wildwood Recreation Site OR

BLM seeks volunteer hosts for the 2025 northwest Oregon recreation season

Bureau of Land Management recreation managers are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to fill host positions at six unique locations for the 2025 summer recreation season.
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.

Mount Lewis Field Office seeks review of the DNA for Fish Creek Herd Management Area

The 30-day comment period for the Fish Creek Herd Determination of NEPA Adequacy will conclude Dec. 7, 2024.
Wyoming, Newcastle FO
The kiosk at the Old Quarry Trails system near Newcastle damaged with bullet holes.

BLM investigating vandalism at Old Quarry Trails near Newcastle, offers reward

The Bureau of Land Management is investigating another instance of vandalism at the Old Quarry Trails area located east of Newcastle, Wyo.

New Mexico, Carlsbad FO
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La BLM anuncia subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en Nuevo México

La dependencia estatal de la Oficina de Administración de Tierras en Nuevo México anunció hoy una subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas programada para el 20 de Febrero de 2025.
New Mexico, Carlsbad FO
Oil Rig Eastern Montana-Dakotas District

BLM announces February 2025 oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Feb. 20, 2025, to offer seven oil and gas parcels totaling 1,317 acres in New Mexico.
Colorado, Colorado River Valley FO
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Pile burning set to begin in Eagle, Garfield, and Summit counties

Fire managers with the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit are planning to begin burning slash piles in the coming weeks on White River National Forest and Bureau of Land Management-administered lands in Eagle, Garfield, and Summit counties.
Nevada, Red Rock/Sloan FO
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BLM Announces Temporary Closure of Certain Public Lands at Sloan Canyon NCA During the Construction of the Permanent Contact Station

The Red Rock/Sloan Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration during construction of the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Contact Station.
Nevada, Carson City DO
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BLM firewood permits available at multiple locations

Permits for firewood cutting in the Carson City District, are available online at https://forestproducts.blm.gov/ and in person at the locations identified below.