Announcements

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Nevada, Ely DO
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BLM to burn slash piles in south Steptoe Valley

Weather permitting, the Bureau of Land Management Ely District on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 will begin burning slash piles of pinyon pine and juniper on public lands in south Steptoe Valley, approximately 25-30 miles south of Ely.
Wyoming, Pinedale FO
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BLM Pinedale and Kemmerer Field Office seeks volunteers for bald eagle survey

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale and Kemmerer Field Office is seeking volunteers to assist with a national mid-winter bald eagle survey on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025.
Colorado, Colorado River Valley FO
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Forest Service, BLM seek comments on pipeline proposal south of Rifle

The White River National Forest and Bureau of Land Management Colorado River Valley Field Office seek public comments on the West Mamm Creek Pipeline Project Draft Environmental Assessment, which analyzes a proposal for approximately seven miles of new natural gas and produced water pipelines south of Rifle.
Colorado, Grand Junction FO
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Prescribed Fire: Wildland firefighters to burn slash piles in Mesa County

Fire managers with the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit plan to burn slash piles in Mesa County now through April 2025. Firefighters will only burn the piles if conditions are ideal for a safe, effective burn, as well as for good smoke dispersal. Smoke may be visible in surrounding areas during burning operations and days following as the piles smolder.
California, California Desert DO
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BLM to host five wildland firefighter hiring events

The Bureau of Land Management is hosting five events to quickly fill more than 100 vital wildland firefighter and various supporting positions throughout the state for the 2025 fire year. Applicants are encouraged to attend one of the in-person events but may apply online in advance.
Wyoming
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BLM seeks public comment on wild horse gentling and adoption partnership

The BLM completed scoping in Oct. 2024 and is now seeking public comment.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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BLM issues temporary closure of public lands during Murderer’s Creek wild horse gather

Certain areas on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District are temporarily closed to public access, use and occupancy, effective Monday, December 2.
Arizona, Lake Havasu FO
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Temporary closure and restrictions of public lands announced for 2025 Unlimited Parker 400 race

The Lake Havasu Field Office announces the temporary closure and restriction of selected public lands for the 2025 Unlimited Racing’s Parker 400 race in La Paz County, Arizona.
Montana-Dakotas
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BLM to conduct controlled burns of slash piles through March 2025

The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office will conduct controlled burns of slash piles from Dec. 3, 2024, through March 2025.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
map showing temporary closure area for Rage at the River event

Temporary closure of certain public land for the 2024 SNORE Laughlin Rage at the River OHV Race

Announces temporary closure for the 2024 Rage at the River OHV Event
Colorado, Uncompahgre FO
Two BLM employees stand behind a locked gate marking the seasonal closure at Electric Hills in the Uncompahgre Field Office.

Seasonal closures in Uncompahgre Field Office begin December 1

Annual winter closures in the Uncompahgre Field Office begin December 1 to prevent road and trail damage and reduce stress to wintering wildlife.