Announcements

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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
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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.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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A Holiday Tradition: Finding Your Christmas Tree in the Woods

For many families, venturing out onto public lands to cut a Christmas tree is an annual holiday tradition! Families are able to cut Christmas trees on Forest Service or BLM lands using a permit from either agency.
Idaho
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BLM Partners with the Wood River Trails Coalition to construct trails in the Wood River Valley

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Shoshone Field Office awarded the Wood River Trail Infrastructure Agreement to the Wood River Trails Coalition (WRTC).
Colorado, White River FO
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BLM plans to burn slash piles across northwest Colorado this winter

BLM plans to burn slash piles across northwest Colorado this winter
Utah, Cedar City FO
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BLM seeks input on proposed Dry Creek Mine Expansion

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a draft environmental assessment for the proposed Dry Creek Mine Expansion Project in Iron County.
Utah
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BLM Seeks Public Assistance in Wild Horse Shooting Investigation on the Onaqui Herd Management Area

BLM Utah confirms a wild horse was shot on the Onaqui HMA. A $19,000 reward is offered for tips leading to an arrest. Public urged to report info on suspicious activity to aid the investigation.
Wyoming, Lander FO
Piles of slash, made up of tree branches and other vegetation, are burning while surrounded by snow on the ground.

BLM to burn slash piles this fall and winter

Contingent upon fuel moistures and weather, the Cody, Lander and Worland field offices will burn slash piles beginning in mid-November and into April.