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Each day, the Bureau of Land Management employees, volunteers and partners conserve public lands, build our nation’s energy infrastructure and support local economies, advance scientific discovery and much more.  Read our blog stories about the BLM in your community and learn how to get involved.

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Arizona, New Mexico
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BLM gives presentation at the 30th Meeting of the London Group on Environmental Accounting

The 30th meeting of the London Group on Environmental Accounting was hosted by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) from September 30 to October 3, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
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Colorado
Group photo of field and district office staff with Ute THPOs.

BLM Colorado hosts biannual Ute Tribal Consultation meeting at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

This past month, BLM Colorado hosted their biannual Ute Tribal Consultation meeting at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument where district and field offices shared project updates with tribal representatives.
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National Office
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From the Open Range to the Las Vegas Lights Meet Cinder from South Steens

Whitney Campbell takes Cinder from wild horse to crowned Reserve Champion!
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Arizona, New Mexico
Group of people sit around a table looking at Dr. Jane Lubchenco, located in a large room.

BLM contributes to White House Frontiers of Benefit-Cost Analysis

In May 2024, the White House National Science and Technology Council Subcommittee on Frontiers of Benefit-Cost Analysis Ecosystem Services Interagency Working Group convened an in-person workshop.
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National Office
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State summits collect valuable input for implementing BLM’s Recreation Blueprint

The BLM recently completed four state-level summits designed to inform how it manages recreation on public lands, marking the next step in implementing the Blueprint for 21st Century Outdoor Recreation.
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National Office
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True Grit: Whitney's Journey to BLM's Partner Hosted Mustang Challenge Event

Whitney Campbell's journey to the 2024 Mustang Challenge Las Vegas.
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National Office, Colorado
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Video: Reimagining restoration in the San Luis Valley

An infusion of funding is providing a cascade effect of victories for the people, economy, and environment of Colorado's San Luis Valley.
Blog Entry
Colorado
Secretary Haaland group photo with BLM and ALCC staff.

Secretary Deb Haaland visits with Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps crew working to stabilize Lowry Pueblo

On October 16th, BLM Colorado hosted Secretary Deb Haaland at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument (CANM) to showcase Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps’s (ALCC) current work with BLM.
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National Office
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In Balance: Conservation and development in sage-grouse habitat

Proposed amendments to management plans aim to protect high-value sagebrush habitat by limiting development in key places.
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Arizona
Kenneth Barber, BLM Wyoming; Christal Smaw, BLM Alaska; and Brooke Wheeler, BLM Arizona, speaking to students at the AISES Career Booth.

Bureau of Land Management participates in American Indian Science and Engineering Society conference

Participation in the conference showcases the Bureau of Land Management's commitment to connecting Indigenous professionals and students across the nation with career opportunities.
Blog Entry
National Office, Montana-Dakotas
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Podcast: Partnership fills skills gaps and creates conversations in Montana

In 2023, BLM announced an interagency agreement with the Intermountain West Joint Venture to improve sagebrush ecosystems.
Podcast