Announcements

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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
group of dark colored horses standing near trees

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
A blue truck drives through the dirt.

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
Snow covered ground. Flames from controlled burn.

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.
New Mexico, Carlsbad FO
A sunset in the Carlsbad Field Office area.

BLM seeks input on proposed land sale to Eddy County

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposed noncompetitive direct land sale of nearly 200 acres of public lands east of Carlsbad to Eddy County.
Colorado, Colorado River Valley FO
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BLM announces seasonal closures to protect wintering wildlife

The Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction and Colorado River Valley Field Offices will begin winter closures Dec. 1. These seasonal closures protect wildlife and natural resources and reduce damage to roads.
Utah
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Volunteers invited to participate in Annual Christmas Bird count

Volunteers invited to participate in Annual Christmas Bird count
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
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Klamath Falls Field Office to Conduct Aerial Native Seed Treatments

The Bureau of Land Management will conduct aerial native seeding treatments across approximately 1,525 acres within the Klamath Falls Field Office.
Colorado, Tres Rios FO
Elk looking for food in Tres Rios Field Office during the winter.

Seasonal wildlife closures in Tres Rios Field Office begin December 1

Annual seasonal wildlife closures begin December 1 for BLM-administered public lands in the Durango area of the Tres Rios Field Office and remain in effect through April 30 to protect wintering mule deer and elk.