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Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Worland FO

BLM temporarily closes portion of Dry Medicine Lodge Creek Road

Washouts and rock slides have made the BLM road that starts in Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site impassable.
Nevada

BLM oil and gas lease sale in Nevada received no bids

BLM Nevada held oil and gas lease sale, received no bids.
California

BLM Bishop Field Office announces seasonal fire restrictions

BISHOP, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is issuing fire restrictions for all public lands managed by the Bishop Field Office effective Monday, July 1, due to dry conditions and wildland fire danger. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the year-round statewide fire prevention order. This seasonal fire order will remain in effect until further notice.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Lakeview District Hires Two New Employees

The Bureau of Land Management's Lakeview District has hired two new employees: Dani Balin and Nathan Silvis.
Idaho, Boise DO

Branded Bonanza (formerly Mustang Mania) this weekend at Ford Idaho Horse Park

The newly minted Branded Bonanza, formerly Mustang Mania, will take place June 28 – 29, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Ford Idaho Horse Park. The Bonanza will showcase both an in-hand and under saddle competition featuring nearly 50 youth and adult trainers who have adopted and worked with a wild horse or burro since March.
Wyoming, Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO, Worland FO

BLM Worland provides location for fireworks

Looking for a safe place to use fireworks this Fourth of July near Worland? The BLM has made a temporary, local exception to the fireworks ban on public lands at a gravel pit near town.
New Mexico, Pecos DO, Roswell FO

BLM to temporarily close Rob Jaggers Campground

The BLM Rob Jaggers Campground will be closed to the public during the American Endurance Ride Conference’s Equestrian Trail Ride from July 6-15, 2024.
Utah, Green River DO

BLM seeks public comment for May 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Utah

The BLM Utah State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to get public input on two oil & gas parcels totaling 833 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale. The comment period ends July 24, 2024.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Portion of Nestucca National Backcountry Byway Road Closure Begins June 6th

In the interest of public safety, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will temporarily close a section of the Nestucca Access Road, starting June 20, 2024.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Lakeview District Poster Contest: Local Students Educate Through Artwork

The Bureau of Land Management Lakeview Field Office, Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association, and Tread Lightly recently partnered to host the annual "Stop the Litter and the Vandalism" fifth grade poster program.
Arizona, Utah

Southwest Utah and northern Arizona to implement fire restrictions

Southwest Utah and northern Arizona to implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning June 21, 2024, at 12:01 a.m.
Grand Junction FO

La BLM propone actualizaciones a los planes del área de Grand Junction y del Valle del Río Colorado

La Oficina de Gestión de Tierras publicó una declaración de impacto ambiental suplementaria final que evalúa los cambios propuestos para la gestión de las oficinas de campo del Valle del Río Colorado y Grand Junction.
Colorado, Grand Junction FO

BLM proposes updates to Grand Junction, Colorado River Valley area plans

The Bureau of Land Management announced a final supplemental environmental impact statement analyzing proposed management changes for the Colorado River Valley and Grand Junction field offices.
California

BLM issues proposed management updates in northwest California

REDDING, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management today announced the proposed Northwest California Integrated Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement, updating management for public lands in BLM’s Arcata and Redding field offices. If finalized, the plan will guide management of approximately 382,200 acres of BLM-managed public land and approximately 295,100 acres of subsurface minerals in Butte, Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, and Trinity counties for the next 15 to 20 years.
Nevada

BLM seeks comments for October geothermal lease sale across Nevada

public comments sought for October geothermal lease sale
Alaska

BLM streamlines aquatic habitat restoration activities in Alaska for future restoration

The BLM finalized a framework to increase the pace and scale of aquatic and riparian restoration projects on BLM-managed lands impacted by historic land use.
Nevada, Elko DO

Stage 1 Northeastern Nevada Fire Restrictions Announced for 2024

On June 20, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Elko County Fire, Nevada Division of Forestry and USDA Forest Service are implementing fire restrictions in Northeastern Nevada.
New Mexico

BLM holds June 2024 sale for New Mexico and Kansas oil and gas leases

The BLM held a competitive oil and gas lease sale, offering 19 parcels covering 3,128 acres in New Mexico and Kansas.
New Mexico

Subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas de la BLM en Nuevo México y Kansas obtiene una ganancia neta de $34,414,251

La dependencia estatal de la Oficina de Administración de Tierras en Nuevo México realizó hoy una subasta competitiva de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en la que se ofrecían 19 parcelas en Nuevo México y Kansas.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

Moderate Fire Restrictions in Effect on Bureau of Land Management Public Lands in Medford District

As the weather warms and fire danger increases, Bureau of Land Management Medford District officials are implementing public use restrictions on BLM-managed lands in southern Oregon.
Fire Center

Biden-Harris Administration provides nearly $11 million to advance wildland fire research

The interagency Joint Fire Science Program announced nearly $11 million in Fiscal Year 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to advance wildland fire research and scientific exchange.
Nevada

Fire Restrictions in Western Nevada to begin June 21

BLM, Carson City District Office; the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Reclamation, Nevada Division of Forestry, and the Fish & Wildlife Service, implementing fire restrictions effective Fri., June 21, at 12:01 a.m.
Arizona

BLM Arizona schedules Resource Advisory Council meetings

The Bureau of Land Management’s Arizona Resource Advisory Council will meet in July, October and December 2024.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM Las Cruces District to no longer issue recreation passes nor accept cash at Dripping Springs Natural Area Visitor’s Center

Dripping Springs Natural Area A.B. Cox Visitor’s Center will no longer issue America the Beautiful and BLM Las Cruces District Annual Recreation Passes. The Visitor’s Center will no longer accept cash for transactions.
Montana-Dakotas, Western Montana DO

BLM Resource Advisory Council meeting to discuss Madison River recreation

The Bureau of Land Management’s Western Montana Resource Advisory Council will meet June 26-27 in Missoula.