Announcements

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Wyoming
An oil and gas drilling rig on BLM public land in Wyoming

BLM extends comment period for December 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

The Public Protest period for the 2024 Fourth Quarter Competitive Oil & Gas Lease Sale began on September 16, 2024, and has been extended by 15 days to end on October 31, 2024
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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Bureau of Land Management Reduces Fire Restrictions to Low on Public Lands in Medford District

Thanks to widespread rain and cooler temperatures, Bureau of Land Management Medford District officials are reducing public use restrictions on BLM-managed lands in southern Oregon.
Arizona
An inmate leads a horse during an adoption event in Florence, Arizona.

Nov. 2-3: BLM seeking good homes for wild horses and burros at Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival in Sonoita

The BLM is seeking good homes for wild horses and burros during its private placement event planned for the Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival, November 2 – 3, in Sonoita, Ariz.
Arizona
Several burros at an outdoor auction.

Nov. 15: BLM seeking good homes for wild horses and burros [Florence, AZ]

The BLM will be offering untrained wild horses and burros at the Florence Off-Range Facility from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays October 25, November 8, and November 15.
Arizona
wild burros adopted for upcoming Mustang Mania event in Idaho

Nov. 8: BLM seeking good homes for wild horses and burros [Florence, AZ]

The BLM will be offering untrained wild horses and burros at the Florence Off-Range Facility from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays October 25, November 8, and November 15.
Arizona
group of wild burros

Oct. 25: BLM seeking good homes for wild horses and burros [Florence, AZ]

The BLM will be offering untrained wild horses and burros at the Florence Off-Range Facility from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays October 25, November 8, and November 15.
Nevada
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October 2024 BLM and NNCC saddle-started wild horse adoption a success

The BLM and the Nevada Department of Corrections conducted a saddle-started wild horse adoption event at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center on October 12, 2024.
Utah, Green River DO
A group of people stand in a circle by vehicles in the red desert.

San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Advisory Council to meet in November 2024

The Advisory Council will meet Nov. 20 at the Castle Dale City Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
California, Central California DO
People unloading used tires.

BLM and partners kickoff Nevada County Tire Amnesty Week

Nevada County residents are invited to participate in the annual tire amnesty event starting Saturday, Oct. 19, through Thursday, Oct. 31, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.
Utah
A group of people stand near a creek in green grass under blue sky and clouds

Utah Resource Advisory Council meeting to visit Price, San Rafael Swell

The Utah Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet November 13, 2024 in Price, Utah. A field tour of the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area will occur on November 14, 2024.
National Office, Oregon-Washington
Oblique view of grass covered rolling hills above the winding Deschutes River in central Oregon.

BLM seeks nominations for nine regional Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for existing and upcoming member vacancies in nine Resource Advisory Councils.