Announcements

Find out what's happening in your local community. Use the map or the search and filter below to read BLM Announcements by region.
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Colorado, Rocky Mountain DO

Rocky Mountain RAC to meet in September

The Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council will meet in-person in Cañon City, Colo., on Sept. 19, 2024. The meeting begins at 10 a.m. at the Royal Gorge Field Office, and members of the public are welcome to attend.
California

Hunter Valley Mountain Access Road closed due to fire restrictions in the Mother Lode Field Office

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Mother Lode Field Office is temporarily closing motorized vehicle access to the Hunter Valley Mountain Access Road in Mariposa County, where it crosses onto BLM lands, approximately one mile from the junction of Hunter Valley Mountain Access Road with Bear Valley Road. The closure is effective today, Thursday, August 15, and will be in effect until fire restrictions are lifted for the season. The closure of the Hunter Valley Mountain Access Road is not to be confused with the Hunter Valley Road which remains open. The Hunter Valley Road is located approximately two miles east of the Hunter Valley Mountain Access Road along Bear Valley Road. The temporary closure order can be found on the BLM website.
California, Northern California DO

Access to recreation trails restricted while fire damage is repaired

Public access to parts of three recreation trails in the west Redding area will be restricted while crews from the Bureau of Land Management repair damages related to the Lower Fire which broke out Aug. 10 near the community of Shasta.
New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas de la BLM en Texas obtiene una ganancia neta de $61,044,916

BLM en Nuevo México realizó hoy una subasta competitiva de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas . En total, cuatro parcelas que abarcan un área de 6,972 acres se vendieron por $61,044,916.
New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

BLM holds August 2024 sale for Texas oil and gas leases

The BLM New Mexico State Office held a competitive oil and gas lease sale, offering four parcels covering 6,972 acres in Texas. A total of $61,044,916 in high bids were received.
California

BLM California welcomes new State Director Joe Stout

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — New State Director Joe Stout has joined the Bureau of Land Management in California. Stout started his new position on August 12.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Fire Closure changes for Lone Rock and Battle Mountain Complex Wildfires

The Bureau of Land Management Prineville District has amended a temporary closure of BLM public lands due to changes in fire activity associated with the Lone Rock and Battle Mountain Complex Fires.
Wyoming

BLM offers Pinedale Anticline annual planning documents online

In lieu of an in-person meeting, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pinedale Field Office has made Pinedale Anticline Project Area planning updates available online.
Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO

Oct. 4: National Public Lands Day - Blue Creek Bay Ampitheater and Fuels Pile

The BLM Coeur d’Alene Field Office is seeking volunteers to refurbish the amphitheater area and amenities and help with minor trail work to the amphitheater from the parking lot. This event is open to the public.
Idaho, Upper Snake FO

Sept. 28: National Public Lands Day - West of North Menan Butte Clean-up

The West of North Menan Butte Clean-up is a National Public Lands Day (NPLD) event in Idaho. NPLD volunteers will clean-up litter. The BLM will be on site to haul away trash to the local dump
Wyoming, High Plains DO

Special presentations, live performances slated for this weekend at the Trails Center

Visit the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center Aug. 17 and 18 for an exciting weekend featuring insightful presentations by special guests and live hoop dancing performances.