Announcements

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Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
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Mustang Champions and the BLM announce upcoming event in Las Vegas, Nevada from July 11-13, 2024

Presented by the Mustang Champions, BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program, and Western Horseman, the “Mustang Challenge” is the richest national western discipline mustang competition. The event will take place on July 11-13, 2024 at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The total purse will be $125,000 with the Champion awarded $50,000.
Montana-Dakotas
Meghan Marner pets her new horse Banjo.

BLM to Hold Wild Horse Online Corral Adoption Event July 8-15

The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas will host multiple events at the Hamilton Training Center in July, and hold a Wild Horse Online Corral Adoption Event, July 8-15.
Montana-Dakotas
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Fireworks Prohibited on BLM Lands in Montana and the Dakotas

Fireworks are strictly prohibited on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management. These areas consist of multiple national monuments, recreation areas, campgrounds and more across Montana and the Dakotas.  
Wyoming, High Plains DO
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Trails Center hosts acclaimed artist Hank Cramer for pioneer music weekend

Join the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center this weekend, July 6 and 7, for a weekend of old-fashioned pioneer music with American folk singer Hank Cramer.

Arizona, Lake Havasu FO
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BLM initiates environmental analysis of the Socorro Solar Energy Project

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input to inform development of an environmental assessment for the proposed Socorro Solar Energy project in southeastern La Paz County.
Colorado, Uncompahgre FO
Dan Ben-Horin begins as the new BLM Uncompahgre Field Manager in Montrose, CO.

Dan Ben-Horin begins new role as BLM Uncompahgre Field Manager

Dan Ben-Horin begins in his new role as Field Manager for the Bureau of Land Management Uncompahgre Field Office in BLM Colorado’s Southwest District.
Wyoming
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Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment for a Land Use Plan Amendment and Non-Competitive Direct Sale of Public Land in Washakie County, Wyoming

TAG Western land sale, announcing 30-day protest period.
Wyoming
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BLM seeks input for proposed carbon dioxide sequestration project in Wyoming

The comment period is open for a carbon sequestration project in SW Wyoming.
Wyoming, High Plains DO
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Save the Date: Buffalo Field Office to host youth education event August 1

The Bureau of Land Management Buffalo Field Office is inviting families to attend a free youth educational event from 4 to 6 p.m. on August 1 at the Outlaw Cave Campground west of Kaycee.

Wyoming
Rim Lake

BLM Wyoming and City of Rawlins work to revitalize Rim Lake

In partnership with the City of Rawlins, BLM Wyoming helps to revitalize Rim Lake, a local recreation area approximately seven miles south of Rawlins.
California, Central California DO
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BLM welcomes public comment on the draft Keysville Recreation Management Area Plan

Plan BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a draft Recreation Area Management Plan and associated environmental assessment for the Keysville Special Recreation Management Area near Lake Isabella, Kern County. Interested parties may submit written comments until Friday, Aug. 30.