Announcements

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Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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BLM plans fall and winter prescribed burning

As fall weather brings shorter days and cooler temperatures, the BLM is preparing for fall and winter prescribed burning. Fuels specialists may begin ignitions as early as October 15, if conditions are favorable.
Wyoming
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Adopt a wild horse from the Wheatland Corral in October

Up to 30 untrained wild horses will be available for adoption or sale on Friday, October 18 from the Wheatland Off-Range Corral in Wyoming.
New Mexico, Pecos DO
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La BLM solicita comentarios públicos sobre la subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en Nuevo México

BLM en Nuevo México abrió hoy un período de análisis público de 30 días para que el público comente sobre 17 parcelas de petróleo y gas con un área total de 7,781.76 acres.
Nevada, Black Rock FO
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Black Rock Field Office seeks review of the DNA for the Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public review of a Determination of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Adequacy (DNA) for the Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area (HMA.)
New Mexico, Pecos DO
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BLM seeks initial input for July 2025 oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico

The BLM New Mexico State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 17 oil and gas parcels totaling 7,782 acres that may be included in a July 2025 lease sale in New Mexico.
Alaska, Glennallen FO
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BLM Thompson Pass and Valdez heliski special recreation permit window now open

Interested applicants in the area must submit their complete SRP application package by December 31, 2024, to be considered for the next 10-year permit period of 2026 through 2035.
Colorado, Grand Junction FO
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BLM Grand Junction Field Office issues temporary closure for road, trailhead work

The Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office will restrict access to the Third Flats Trailhead and Bangs Canyon Trailhead located off Little Park Road southwest of Grand Junction Oct. 7-11 to maintain trailhead access roads and parking lots.
Wyoming, Rock Springs FO
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BLM High Desert District announces decision on Herbicide EA

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) High Desert District (HDD) issued a decision on Sept. 26, 2024, based on the finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for the Vegetation Management using Herbicides on Public Lands Environmental Assessment (EA).
Arizona, Lower Sonoran FO
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BLM issues proposed grazing amendment for Sonoran Desert National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management is proposing a resource management plan amendment for livestock grazing within the Sonoran Desert National Monument.
Wyoming
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BLM seeks public comment for March 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on four oil and gas parcels totaling 2,443 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale.
Nevada, Carson City DO
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BLM seeks input on proposed energy corridor updates

The BLM is seeking public comments on proposed amendments to the Energy Corridors necessary to accommodate potential renewable energy projects, such as the 200-megawatt Dodge Flat II Solar Energy Center in Washoe County.