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

BLM Colorado offers wild horses and burros for adoption at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro adoption on June 7-8, offering 32 wild horses and 10 burros in Castle Rock.
Utah, Canyon Country DO

BLM seeks input for off-highway vehicle travel plan in southeastern Utah

The BLM is seeking public comments for the development of a draft environmental assessment to consider preliminary travel network alternatives on public lands near the Dolores River in southeastern Utah. 
California

Temporary trail closures at Cosumnes River Preserve during prescribed burn activities May 30-31

The Bureau of Land Management is closely coordinating with The Nature Conservancy on a prescribed burn at the Cosumnes River Preserve to improve habitat for native species.
Wyoming

June wild horse and burro adoption events in Wyoming

BLM WY kicks-off summer with four wild horse and burro adoptions in June. Untrained animals will be offered to qualified adopters for a $125 minimum fee. Events to be held June 1, 8, 8 and 21.
Nevada, Humboldt FO

Vandalism on Winnemucca Mountain is under investigation 2024

Vandalism to Winnemucca Mountain occurred approximately May 12, 2024, and is currently under investigation.
Oregon-Washington

Fire restrictions protect Pacific Northwest communities, BLM announces

On May 24, fire restrictions will go into effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington.
Nevada, Bristlecone FO

BLM issues analysis for proposed gold mine expansion in eastern Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management has issued its final environmental impact statement (EIS) analyzing the potential effect of the proposed expansion of the Bald Mountain gold mine in eastern Nevada.
Utah

BLM seeks public input on proposed Lisbon Valley Copper Mine expansion

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments and information to inform the development of an environmental impact statement evaluating a proposal to expand mining operations at the Lisbon Valley Copper Mine.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

June 6: Bureau of Land Management announces upcoming meeting of Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will host a meeting June 6, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Wyoming

BLM seeks public comment for September 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

BLM Wyoming oil and gas lease sale for third quarter announcing a 30-day public comment period.
Nevada, Black Rock FO

Black Rock Station will be open to the public

The Black Rock Station will be reopening to visitors starting Memorial Day weekend through August 11, 2024.