Announcements

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Arizona, Yuma FO
A UTV travels a dirt road in the high desert.

BLM approves Imperial Hills Transportation Plan

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Yuma Field Office has finalized the Imperial Hills Travel and Transportation Management Plan Environmental Assessment for BLM-managed public lands in the area north of Yuma.
Nevada, Tonopah FO
A front loader tractor creates a dust cloud over an unpaved road with mountains in the background.

BLM Removes Dry Fuels to Reduce Wildfire Risk

BLM fire personnel carried out mowing operations to remove fine fuels and reduce the risk of wildfire in the Battle Mountain District near the Copper Basin Mountain Bike Trail, southwest of Battle Mountain.
California
Three burros in a pen

BLM begins emergency gather to save wild burros in the Piute Mountain Herd Area

NEEDLES, Calif. – Due to extreme temperatures and insufficient water availability, the Bureau of Land Management began an emergency gather of wild burros on Friday, May 31, using a temporary water and bait trap method in the Piute Mountain Herd Area in San Bernardino County.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
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June 12: BLM Las Cruces District announces community forum to discuss vegetative treatments near Pinos Altos

The BLM Las Cruces District invites Pinos Altos residents to come out and be informed of the ongoing and future herbicidal treatment actions as part of a vegetative treatment program to reduce the amount and continuity of burnable vegetation surrounding the Pinos Altos area.
Idaho, Boise DO
Adopt a wild horse or burro June 7 - 8; BLM Boise Wild Horse Corral

BLM to host adoption event at Boise Off-Range Wild Horse Corral

The BLM Boise District Office will host a wild horse adoption June 7 - 8 at the Boise Wild Horse Off-Range Corral just off Pleasant Valley Road. There will be approximately 60 wild horses and seven burros available this weekend.
Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO
The bright green vegetation lines the Rio Grand River below sandstone bluffs as the San Luis Hills are lit by the rising sun.

Rocky Mountain RAC to meet in June

The Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council will meet June 20 at the Bureau of Land Management’s San Luis Valley Field office in Monte Vista, Colo. An optional field tour will be conducted the following day.
Arizona, Tucson FO
A path provides vehicle access.

BLM approves Middle Gila South Transportation Plan

The Tucson Field Office has finalized the Middle Gila South Access and Transportation Management Plan Environmental Assessment for BLM-managed public lands close to Tucson and Phoenix and near small towns and communities in Pinal, Pima, Cochise and Gila counties, Arizona.
Arizona, Lower Sonoran FO
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BLM issues decision on Sonoran Desert National Monument target shooting

The Bureau of Land Management has issued a final decision to approve an amendment for dispersed recreational target shooting in the Sonoran Desert National Monument Resource Management Plan.
Wyoming
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Safety advisory: Volunteer trash cleanup in Rogers Canyon on June 8, 2024

The Bureau of Land Management is partnering with local entities for a trash cleanup effort in Rogers Canyon on Sat, June 8. We advise the public to be extra cautious with the added amount of foot traffic in the area.
Wyoming, High Plains DO
Pioneer re-enactors with musical instruments sit next to a wagon.

Trails Center to host living history event June 8 and 9

From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 9, living history re-enactors with the Merchant family will be at the Trails Center to showcase pioneer life along the trail.

Arizona, Colorado River DO
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BLM implements seasonal fire restrictions in central and western Arizona due to increased fire risk

Effective Thursday, June 6, at 8 a.m. seasonal Stage 1 fire restrictions will be implemented on Bureau of Land Management-managed lands in the Colorado River District and Phoenix District.