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New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

Prescribed Burns planned in Otero County and Dripping Springs Natural Area

Las Cruces, N.M. - Beginning the week of February 8, the Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District will begin prescribed burn operations in Otero County and at Dripping Springs Natural Area.

California, California Desert DO

BLM and Forest Service host free event to celebrate 5th Anniversary of Sand to Snow National Monument

Arizona, Gila DO

BLM seeking seasonal call-when-needed firefighters

SAFFORD, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Gila District is currently recruiting applicants for seasonal call-when-needed wildland firefighters for the 2021 fire season.

National Office

The Bureau of Land Management implements mask requirement in all facilities and buildings

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – To protect the health of those who live, work and visit BLM-managed public lands and facilities, and in support of President Biden’s Executive Order on 

Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management to hold public information forum on Cottonwood Valley recreation

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Improvements to popular Snake River boat ramp under way

BAKER CITY, Ore.

Utah

BLM releases preliminary route information for public, stakeholder review

KANAB, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published preliminary route information for the 182,760-acre Trail Canyon Travel Management Area, in Kane County, Utah today.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Bureau of Land Management announces efforts to protect birds of prey

Central Ore.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM to conduct wild horse gather in eastern Nevada

ELY, Nev.

High Plains DO

BLM plans broadcast prescribed burn in Campbell County

BUFFALO, Wyo.

New Mexico

Road maintenance scheduled for Desert Wind Way Road

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – During the month of February, the Bureau of Land Management will be maintaining the eastern 0.4 miles of Desert Wind Way, leading eastward to the parking lot use

National Office

BLM and Forest Service Announce 2021 Grazing Fees

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.

Utah, Paria River DO

BLM releases draft recreation business plan for public review

KANAB, Utah – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released the Draft Business Plan for the Kanab Field Office Campground Program for a 30-day public comment period.

California, Central California DO

Bureau of Land Management to conduct prescribed fire operations in Mono County

California, Northern California DO

BLM fire crews will conduct prescribed fires in northeast Lassen County

Northeastern States DO
Wild Horses

Bureau of Land Management to offer wild horses, burros for adoption or sale at event in Springfield, Ohio

MILWAUKEE—Wild horses and burros from public rangelands in Western states will be available for adoption or sale at an event managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), on Marc

National Office

FACT SHEET: President Biden to Take Action to Uphold Commitment to Restore Balance on Public Lands and Waters, Invest in Clean Energy Future

President Joe Biden will sign an Executive

High Plains DO

Volunteers count 524 eagles during 2021 midwinter bald eagle survey

Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO

Collaborative effort reclaims mine lands on Little Mountain

Colorado, Southwest DO

BLM seeks public comments on Special Recreation Permit in San Juan Mountains

Wyoming

BLM announces first wild horse adoption of 2021

California, California Desert DO

BLM seeks public input on 2021 off-highway vehicle grant proposals

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM to burn slash piles in south Steptoe Valley

ELY, Nev.

California, Northern California DO

Bureau of Land Management to oversee prescribed fire in Lake County’s Black Forest

California, Northern California DO

BLM seeks public input for OHV grant proposals