Announcements

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Nevada, Wells FO
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The Bureau of Land Management has concluded the FY2024 Maverick-Medicine HMA Emergency Wild Horse bait and water gather operation

The Bureau of Land Management concluded the FY2024 Maverick-Medicine Herd Management Area (HMA) Emergency wild horse gather near Wells, Nev., on September 2, 2024.
Colorado, Grand Junction FO
A band of five different colored wild horses stand near each other on the Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range Aug. 30, 2024.

BLM to gather wild horses on Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range

The Grand Junction Field Office will begin a wild horse gather on or around Sept. 11 on the Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range near De Beque, Colorado. The purpose of the gather is to ensure safe and humane fertility control will be effective in maintaining a healthy herd in Little Book Cliffs for many years to come.
Colorado, Uncompahgre FO
Comet NEOWISE visible at dusk from Otter 2 camp in Gunnison Gorge NCA (2020); photo by Andrew Hancock

Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area earns International Dark Sky Park recognition

Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area earns International Dark Sky Park certification from DarkSky International.
Nevada
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BLM announces meeting of the Sierra Front-Northern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management announced that the Sierra Front-Northern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will host a public meeting on Oct. 3, and a field tour on Oct. 4, 2024, in Elko, Nev.
Colorado, Royal Gorge FO
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BLM issues decision on mine expansion in Salida

The Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office has issued a decision on the expansion of the Hard Rock Paving and Redi-Mix sand and gravel pit in Salida.
Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO
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BLM and NorthWestern Energy Team Up for New Floating Dock at Kobayashi Beach

The Bureau of Land Management and NorthWestern Energy are kicking off the construction of a brand-new floating dock at Kobayashi Beach.
Idaho, Boise DO
Wild horses running on the open range

BLM concludes emergency wild horse gather in southwestern Idaho

Sands Basin and Four Mile Herd Management Areas burned by Jump and Paddock fires
Colorado, Southwest DO
Volunteers pose in front of a sign after completing work at Painted Hand Trailhead in Canyons of the Ancients NM on National Public Lands Day 2023.

National Public Lands Day projects planned for BLM Colorado Southwest District

Join in one of the volunteer opportunities happening across the BLM Colorado Southwest District over the coming weeks in celebration of National Public Lands Day.
Colorado, Uncompahgre FO
Firefighter ignites piles with a drip torch during prescribed fire operations.

BLM prescribed fires planned on Carpenter Ridge and West Dolores Rim

BLM Tres Rios and Uncompahgre field offices plan to conduct prescribed fire treatments on Carpenter Ridge and West Dolores Rim this fall to reduce hazardous fuels and improve ecosystem health.
Montana-Dakotas
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BLM seeks public comment for January 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Montana and North Dakota

The Bureau of Land Management Montana State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on 13 oil and gas parcels totaling 1,324 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale.
Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO
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North Spit Boat Ramp dock repairs underway

The Bureau of Land Management’s scheduled repairs to the damaged docks at the North Spit Boat Ramp will begin August 26, 2024.