Announcements

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New Mexico, Farmington FO
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BLM to begin sagebrush treatments in San Juan, Rio Arriba, and Sandoval counties

The Bureau of Land Management, in partnership with the San Juan Soil and Water Conservation District, will treat approximately 17,200 acres of sagebrush to improve watershed health in San Juan and Colorado watersheds.
Idaho
Burley Field Manager John Elliott

BLM’s Burley Field Office welcomes new field manager

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Burley Field Office recently welcomed John Elliott as the new Field Manager.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
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BLM announces meeting of the Mojave Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council on November 12, 2024

The RAC will meet on November 12. The meeting will be held in-person at 4701 North Torrey Pines, Las Vegas, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific. A virtual participation option will also be available.
California, California Desert DO
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BLM has openings for campground hosts in Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area

The Bureau of Land Management is looking for enthusiastic individuals to reside and work as volunteer campground hosts at two locations in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA).
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.