Announcements

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Eastern States, Southeastern States DO
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BLM seeks initial input for September 2025 oil and gas lease sales in Louisiana, Michigan, and Mississippi

The BLM Eastern States State Office today opened a public scoping period to receive public input on six oil and gas parcels that may be included in a September 2025 lease sale in Louisiana, Michigan, and Mississippi.
Nevada, Carson City DO
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BLM seeks input on proposed wild horse gather plan for Lahontan Herd Management Area

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input to help inform an environmental assessment of the proposed Lahontan Wild Horse Gather Plan.
Wyoming
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BLM holds December 2024 sale for Wyoming oil and gas leases

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office held a competitive oil and gas lease sale, offering 51 parcels covering 60,427 acres in Wyoming.
Wyoming, Newcastle FO
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BLM to hold public meetings on proposed Newcastle land use plan revision

The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a series of public meetings in January where people can learn more about the Draft Newcastle and Nebraska Resource Management Plans (RMP) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
National Office
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BLM seeks off-range pastures for wild horses

he Bureau of Land Management is seeking off-range pastures to provide a free-roaming environment and quality care for excess wild horses removed from Western public rangelands.
New Mexico, Farmington FO
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BLM seeks input on updated analysis for 2019 oil and gas lease sales in New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on the updated analysis for oil and gas parcels offered in the March and June 2019 lease sales.
Colorado, Little Snake FO
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BLM seasonal closures in northwest Colorado

BLM seasonal closures in northwest Colorado
Arizona, Lake Havasu FO
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BLM seeks annual Christmas tree donations

The Lake Havasu Field Office Fisheries Improvement Program will have a dumpster available for drop-off of Christmas trees from December 26 to January 6 at Lake Havasu City Aquatic Center.
Wyoming, Lander FO
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BLM updates overnight fees at Lander-area campgrounds

In order to keep up with increasing demand, while allowing us to continue to provide high quality services, we're raising overnight fees at three campgrounds in the Lander Field Office area, effective May 1, 2025.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Due to Hazardous Conditions, Gate on Bear Camp Road Closed December 9

The BLM Medford District is closing the gate on Bear Camp Road on Monday, December 9. The gate, which is closed annually for public safety due to winter weather, will remain closed until snow conditions allow for safe passage in the spring.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
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BLM announces geothermal lease sale results in New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management today held a competitive geothermal lease sale, offering seven parcels totaling 4,468 acres in Doña Ana County. All seven parcels sold for $66,493.