Announcements

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Wyoming, Newcastle FO
The kiosk at the Old Quarry Trails system near Newcastle damaged with bullet holes.

BLM investigating vandalism at Old Quarry Trails near Newcastle, offers reward

The Bureau of Land Management is investigating another instance of vandalism at the Old Quarry Trails area located east of Newcastle, Wyo.

New Mexico, Carlsbad FO
Oil Rig Eastern Montana-Dakotas District

La BLM anuncia subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en Nuevo México

La dependencia estatal de la Oficina de Administración de Tierras en Nuevo México anunció hoy una subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas programada para el 20 de Febrero de 2025.
New Mexico, Carlsbad FO
Oil Rig Eastern Montana-Dakotas District

BLM announces February 2025 oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Feb. 20, 2025, to offer seven oil and gas parcels totaling 1,317 acres in New Mexico.
Colorado, Colorado River Valley FO
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Pile burning set to begin in Eagle, Garfield, and Summit counties

Fire managers with the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit are planning to begin burning slash piles in the coming weeks on White River National Forest and Bureau of Land Management-administered lands in Eagle, Garfield, and Summit counties.
Nevada, Red Rock/Sloan FO
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BLM Announces Temporary Closure of Certain Public Lands at Sloan Canyon NCA During the Construction of the Permanent Contact Station

The Red Rock/Sloan Field Office announces the temporary closure of certain public lands under its administration during construction of the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Contact Station.
Nevada, Carson City DO
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BLM firewood permits available at multiple locations

Permits for firewood cutting in the Carson City District, are available online at https://forestproducts.blm.gov/ and in person at the locations identified below.
Montana-Dakotas
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BLM announces January 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Montana and North Dakota

The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Jan. 22, 2025, to offer 13 oil and gas parcels totaling 1,324 acres in Montana and North Dakota. 
Wyoming, Pinedale FO
Reardon Road with repairs made

BLM completes improvements and repairs to Reardon Road

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office has completed maintenance on Reardon Road (BLM road 5401), funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO
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BLM seeks Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council members

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking citizens with an interest in public lands management to fill vacant positions on its Western Oregon Resource Advisory Council. Applications are due November 15, 2024.
Idaho, Boise DO
A firefighter holds a drip torch during ignitions of a prescribed burn. Smoke and fire appear on the rangeland in the background.

BLM to conduct prescribed burns to reduce wildfire risk

BLM to conduct prescribed burns to reduce wildfire risk
Nevada, Black Rock FO
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Black Rock Field Office has issued a DNA for the Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area

The Black Rock Field Office has issued a Determination of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Adequacy (DNA) and associated Decision Record (DR) for the Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area (HMA.)