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National Office, Alaska, Idaho

BLM Announces Leadership Teams in DC, Alaska, and Idaho

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management today announced leadership appointments at the agency’s headquarters and in its Alaska and Idaho state offices.

Arizona, Colorado River DO, Yuma FO

Multi-agency efforts successfully contain wildfire near Yuma

YUMA, Ariz. - The Bermuda Fire, which began approximately 3 a.m. on February 16, burned 1,300 acres northeast of Yuma near Mittry Lake.

Colorado, Northwest DO, Colorado River Valley FO

BLM announces new field manager for the Colorado River Valley

SILT, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management announced today that Larry Sandoval is the new field manager for the Colorado River Valley Field Office based in Silt. 

Colorado, Northwest DO, Little Snake FO

BLM hosting open house in Hayden to discuss roads and trails

CRAIG, Colo - The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a public open house March 14 in Hayden to discuss management of more than 1,870 miles of inventoried roads and trails across approximately 638

Colorado, Northwest DO, Kremmling FO

BLM releases proposed plan for Upper Colorado River

KREMMLING, Colo.

Wyoming

Federal workers give back to local food pantry

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – This February, employees from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS), U.S.

California, Central California DO

Alabama Hills Public Workshop Scheduled for March 5

Image of wind and rain sculpted cliffs at Alabama Hills.

Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, High Plains DO, High Desert DO

BLM Wyoming seeks input on June 2019 lease sale proposal

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Nevada, Elko DO

BLM Signs Decision on Emigrant Amendment EA

ELKO, Nev.

Montana-Dakotas

Grazing permits renewed in Bears Paw to Missouri River Breaks area

(HAVRE, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) North Central Montana District is renewing grazing permits Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument

Wyoming, High Desert DO

BLM Wyoming to host first wild horse adoption of 2019

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rock Springs Wild Horse Holding Facility will kick off BLM Wyoming’s 2019 adoption schedule with an event March 15-16, from

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM and NDOW seed public lands burned in Goshute Cave Fire

ELY, Nev.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive hours change March 1

View of Red Rock Canyon LAS VEGAS – The

Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO

Butte BLM seeks public comment on proposed land donation

(BUTTE, Mont.) – The BLM is working with Montana’s Outdoor Legacy Foundation to secure the donation of more than 258 acres of private lands near Toston Dam

Nevada, Elko DO

California Trail Interpretive Center Celebrates Women’s History

ELKO, Nev. – Learn about historic Nevada women and traditional fiber arts at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

Nevada, Elko DO

Notice of public comment period for environment compliance documents for 49 parcels for the June oil and gas lease sale located in the Elko District

ELKO, Nev. -- In keeping with the Administration’s goal of promoting American energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is considering offering up to 49 parcels, com

Eastern States

BLM-Eastern States Geospatial Division Heads to #RootsTech2019

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES) Geospatial Division is collaborating with the National Park Service Homestead National Monument to present at

Montana-Dakotas, North Central DO

Bureau of Land Management to burn slash piles in Meagher County

Pile burning in the BLM North Central District
Nevada, Elko DO

BLM to conduct open house discussion of the Charleston Travel Management Area

Elko, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Elko District Office will be conducting an open house to discuss Route Evaluations for the Charleston Travel Management Area (CTMA).&nb

Utah

Volunteers needed to monitor raptor nests

SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office and the Raptor Inventory Nest Survey (RINS) are seeking volunteers to collect and manage data regarding the nes

California, Northern California DO

Public invited to free, guided birding walk at Headwaters Forest Reserve

Image of ferns and large trees at Headwaters Forest Reserve.

Utah, West Desert DO

BLM reopens Little Sahara Recreation Area Visitor Center

FILLMORE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management Fillmore Field Office reopened the Little Sahara Recreation Area visitor center on February 18, for Monday – Friday operations.

West Desert DO

Volunteers needed to monitor raptor nests

SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Salt Lake Field Office and the Raptor Inventory Nest Survey (RINS) are seeking volunteers to collect and manage data regarding the nesting ecolo

National Office

BLM seeks nominations for Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for the 2019 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards.