BLM Wild Horse and Burro adoption center extends hours, now open Saturdays
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The Bureau of Land Management announced today that, beginning April 4, the National Wild Horse and Burro Center at Palomino Valley (PVC) in Reno, Nevada, will be open to the public every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. PVC will continue to be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed on federal holidays.In 2013, the BLM reduced PVC's weekend hours to the first Saturday of each month due to budget constraints and a low public visitation and adoption rate.PVC is the largest BLM preparation and adoption facility in the country and can provide care for up to 1,850 wild horses and burros. It serves as the primary preparation facility for wild horses and burros gathered from public lands in Nevada and nearby states.PVC is located approximately 20 miles north of Reno. From Interstate 80, take Exit 18 (Pyramid Way/State Road 445) and travel north about 20 miles to Ironwood Road. Look for the National Wild Horse and Burro Center Palomino Valley sign. Turn east on Ironwood to reach the facility.Visitors wishing to adopt a wild horse or burro are encouraged to call PVC prior to arrival at (775) 475-2222. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/PalominoValley.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.