Announcements

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Colorado, Grand Junction FO
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BLM, Mesa County project upgrades well-traveled portion of 18 Road

The Bureau of Land Management and Mesa County are working with the Federal Highway Administration on a project to reconstruct and pave about six miles of 18 Road to improve public safety and access to the North Fruita Desert Special Recreation Management Area.
Wyoming, Newcastle FO
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BLM High Plains District lifts fire resctrictions

Fire restrictions have been lifted for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the Buffalo, Casper and Newcastle field offices.

National Office
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BLM announces new members for the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board and next meeting in California

The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service have appointed three members to the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board. The next meeting is Jan. 7-9, 2025 at The Officer’s Club in Sacramento, California. 
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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Forest Service and BLM to Begin Emergency Wild Horse Gather in Murderers Creek Area

The USDA Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management will initiate an emergency wild horse gather in the Murderers Creek Joint Management Area starting Monday, November 25, 2024.
Nevada, Winnemucca DO
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Christmas tree permits will be available on the Winnemucca District

The Winnemucca District will have Christmas tree cutting permits available for purchase starting Nov. 25 through Dec. 24.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
Dripping Springs Natural Area

BLM announces holiday closures at Dripping Springs Natural Area

The Dripping Springs Natural Area, including the visitor center, picnic sites and all the hiking trails within the area, will be closed to visitors on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Nevada, Black Rock FO
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The Bureau of Land Management concluded the FY2025 Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area Wild Horse and Burro Gather

The Black Rock Field Office (BRFO) has concluded the FY2025 Buffalo Hills Herd Management Area wild horse and burro gather near Gerlach, Nev., on November 25, 2024.
Wyoming
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Christmas tree permits available in Wyoming

Christmas tree permits are available online at https://forestproducts.blm.gov. The cost for a permit is $7.50 to $10 per tree, depending on location.
Idaho
The Golden Hour Trail near Hailey

BLM Shoshone Field Office staff and partners complete Golden Hour Trail in Wood River Valley

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Shoshone Field Office staff, in partnership with the International Mountain Bicycling Association, just finished constructing the Golden Hour Trail located immediately adjacent to Hailey in the Quigley drainage.
Colorado, Uncompahgre FO
A sign marks the entrance to Upper Beaver Recreation Site in the Uncompahgre Field Office, CO

BLM establishes new recreation fees for the Uncompahgre Field Office

The BLM has approved a business plan to assess an expanded amenity fee at developed campgrounds in the Uncompahgre Field Office beginning May 21, 2025.
New Mexico, Albuquerque DO
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BLM plans pile burns in Socorro, Sandoval and Catron counties

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to burn piles of juniper, piñon and salt cedar slash in Socorro, Sandoval and Catron counties. Weather permitting, the burns will take place between now and Feb. 28, 2025.