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California
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BLM Bishop Field Office announces seasonal fire restrictions

BISHOP, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is issuing fire restrictions for all public lands managed by the Bishop Field Office effective Monday, July 1, due to dry conditions and wildland fire danger. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the year-round statewide fire prevention order. This seasonal fire order will remain in effect until further notice.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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BLM Lakeview District Hires Two New Employees

The Bureau of Land Management's Lakeview District has hired two new employees: Dani Balin and Nathan Silvis.
Idaho, Boise DO
Idaho mustang trainer Emily Hickey performs with her horse "Ford Mustang"

Branded Bonanza (formerly Mustang Mania) this weekend at Ford Idaho Horse Park

The newly minted Branded Bonanza, formerly Mustang Mania, will take place June 28 – 29, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Ford Idaho Horse Park. The Bonanza will showcase both an in-hand and under saddle competition featuring nearly 50 youth and adult trainers who have adopted and worked with a wild horse or burro since March.
Wyoming, Worland FO
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BLM Worland provides location for fireworks

Looking for a safe place to use fireworks this Fourth of July near Worland? The BLM has made a temporary, local exception to the fireworks ban on public lands at a gravel pit near town.
Wyoming, High Plains DO
Wyoming State Archaeologist Spencer Pelton.

Trails Center welcomes special guest presentations on Fort Bridger, Willow Springs site

Visit the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center June 29 and 30 to learn about two Wyoming sites with presentations on Fort Bridger and the Willow Springs Campsite in Albany County.

New Mexico, Roswell FO
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BLM to temporarily close Rob Jaggers Campground

The BLM Rob Jaggers Campground will be closed to the public during the American Endurance Ride Conference’s Equestrian Trail Ride from July 6-15, 2024.
Eastern States, Northeastern States DO
Clan Alpine Wild Horses

July 12-13: Wild horse and burro event in Elkhart, Iowa

A BLM wild horse and burro adoption event is scheduled to be held in Elkhart, Iowa, July 12-13, 2024.
Nevada, Ely DO
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BLM Caliente Field Office to conduct recreation-focused outreach meetings

The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to participate in recreation-focused outreach meetings.
Utah, Green River DO
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BLM seeks public comment for May 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Utah

The BLM Utah State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to get public input on two oil & gas parcels totaling 833 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale. The comment period ends July 24, 2024.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon
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Portion of Nestucca National Backcountry Byway Road Closure Begins June 6th

In the interest of public safety, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will temporarily close a section of the Nestucca Access Road, starting June 20, 2024.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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BLM Lakeview District Poster Contest: Local Students Educate Through Artwork

The Bureau of Land Management Lakeview Field Office, Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association, and Tread Lightly recently partnered to host the annual "Stop the Litter and the Vandalism" fifth grade poster program.