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, Tres Rios FO
Sheep Point Ramp along the Dolores River in Tres Rios Field Office, CO.

BLM implements recreation decisions for Tres Rios and Gunnison field office public lands

The BLM has finalized a supplementary rule implementing decisions related to travel, day-use areas, camping, and wildlife habitat in the Tres Rios Field Office and the Silverton area of the Gunnison Field Office.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
Serena Richelle, a gifted scientific illustrator, studying and sketching the Monument’s unique species

Call for Applications: Artist in Residence Program at Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management invites artists to apply for the annual Artist-in-Residence program. The selected artist receives a one- to two-week residency at the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument in the month of June.
Colorado
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BLM Colorado welcomes new Deputy State Director for Support Services and State Fire Management Officer

BLM Colorado is pleased to announce that Karren Haslam and Tyko Isaacson have joined the team filling key leadership roles at the State Office.
Idaho
Top of ridge marks beginning of Queens Crown parcel

BLM acquires Queens Crown parcel in southcentral Idaho

The Bureau of Land Management today announced acquisition of the 281-acre Queens Crown parcel bordering the Blaine County Transfer Station in southcentral Idaho. BLM acquired the parcel from the Wood River Land Trust with money from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).
New Mexico, Rio Puerco FO
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BLM seeks input for proposed $1 fee increase at Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a proposal to increase the standard amenity fee at Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument.
Nevada, Humboldt FO
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BLM seeks input for proposed natural gas pipeline near Valmy

The BLM is seeking public comments on the proposed Valmy Lateral Pipeline Project, which would consist of a 16-mile, 24-inch buried natural gas pipeline between the existing Ruby Pipeline and the Valmy Power Plant.
Colorado, Royal Gorge FO
An image of the night sky over Browns Canyon National Monument.

Browns Canyon National Monument recognized as stargazing destination with new Dark Sky Park certification

Browns Canyon National Monument has been certified as an International Dark Sky Park by DarkSky International.
Wyoming, Newcastle FO
A canyon with green and yellow trees and clouds in the background.

BLM invites public participation in Nebraska land use plan revision process

The BLM is offering in-person public meetings in Scottsbluff and Valentine, Neb., to provide information and solicit feedback during the Draft RMP comment period.
Nevada, Carson City DO
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Seasonal motorized vehicle closure at Sand Hills Critical Wildlife Habitat Area

The BLM, Sierra Front Field Office seasonal motorized vehicle closure of the Sand Hills Critical Wildlife Area went into effect on Dec. 1, 2024, and will end on April 30, 2025.
Utah, West Desert DO
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BLM sets aside lands for review of proposed Neptune Solar Project

The BLM is temporarily setting aside roughly 1,920 acres of public lands associated with the proposed 200-megawatt Neptune Solar Project near Delta in Millard County
Utah
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BLM seeks input on planned restoration projects

BLM seeks input on planned restoration projects