Announcements

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New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
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BLM to host live auction for solar energy lease in New Mexico

In support of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal to achieve a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035, the Bureau of Land Management is offering one parcel in the Afton Solar Energy Zone in Doña Ana County for lease through a live competitive auction.
Nevada
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Bureau of Land Management offers public tour of Indian Lakes Off-Range Corrals located in Fallon, Nevada on October 25, 2024

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a free public tour of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral located in Fallon, Nevada, on Friday, October 25, 2024.
New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Oct. 18-19: BLM schedules wild horse and burro event in Hutchinson, Kansas

The BLM, along with Kansas Correctional Industries, will hold a wild horse and burro adoption and open house event at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility, October 18-19.
Utah, Moab FO
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BLM opens public scoping for allowing e-bike use on designated mountain bike trails

BLM announces 30-day public scoping period for a proposed environmental assessment that would analyze non-motorized mountain bike trails within the Moab Field Office to allow for Class 1 e-bike use.
Nevada, Carson City DO
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BLM and NNCC announce a wild horse and burro adoption event for October 12, 2024

The BLM and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries have announced a saddle-started wild horse and burro adoption event at the NNCC on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
Nevada, Winnemucca DO
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Fire restrictions reduced in central and northwest Nevada

Fire restrictions will decrease in central and northwest Nevada on October 4, 2024 on public lands and unincorporated private lands.
Montana-Dakotas, Missoula FO
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Missoula BLM prepares for prescribed burns in Blackfoot River watershed

The Bureau of Land Management’s Missoula Field Office is preparing for prescribed burning in the Blackfoot Corridor.
Arizona, Tucson FO
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Firewood permits available for BLM Las Cienegas National Conservation Area

The Tucson Field Office is offering firewood permits for collecting downed wood at the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area from Oct. 1, 2024 to March 1, 2025.
Elko DO
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The California Trail Interpretive Center returns to winter schedule

The California Trail Interpretive Center (CTIC) will resume a five-day per week schedule beginning on Sunday, October 6, 2024.
Utah, Moab FO
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BLM approves two exploratory mineral drilling projects in eastern Utah

The Bureau of Land Management today announced approval of two mineral exploration projects on public lands in the 29,956-acre Red Wash Potash Leasing Area of Grand County.
California
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BLM plans gather of excess wild horses in Twin Peaks Herd Management Area

The Bureau of Land Management has announced plans to gather and remove excess wild horses from public rangelands in the Twin Peaks Herd Management Area to prevent impacts to rangeland health in Lassen County, Calif., and Washoe County, Nev. Gather operations will begin Tuesday, Oct. 1, and could continue for 15 days or longer.