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BLM approves the Keystone Exploratory Drilling Project in Inyo County

Photo of dirt road along a cliff face.

Historic women, the Arabia and Pioneer Christmas: California Trail Interpretive Center announces December programs

ELKO, Nev. – Learn about historic Nevada women, a famous steamboat wreck, and enjoy Pioneer Christmas at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

Little Sahara Recreation Area Visitor Center closes for the winter season

FILLMORE, Utah–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Little Sahara Recreation Area Visitor Center will close for the winter season from Dec. 1, 2018 to late-February 2019.

Public Comment Invited: Department of Energy, Office of Legacy Management Application to Withdraw Additional BLM Lands at Central Nevada Test Area

TONOPAH, Nev.

Helen Hankins receives Trail Center volunteer award

ELKO, Nev. – Helen Hankins was named as Volunteer of the Year at the California Trail Interpretive Center for 2018 during their recent volunteer appreciation event.

BLM announces SEIS/RMP amendment scoping period

(MILES CITY, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management has opened a public comment period as part of the process to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan a

BLM hosts public meetings to discuss potential fee increase at the Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum

CORTEZ, Colo. – On Dec. 4 and 6, the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument (CANM) will host two public meetings to discuss a proposed fee increase for the monument’s visitor center and museum.

BLM Desert Advisory Council to meet in Ridgecrest

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Malta Field Office to hold open house

(MALTA, Mont.) – The public is invited to an open house at the recently remodeled Bureau of Land Management Malta Field Office on December 6 from 4-6 p.Malta Field Office

Jamie Connell named director of BLM’s Colorado State Office

DENVER -- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) veteran Jamie Connell has been named the new Director of the BLM’s Colorado State Office in Denver.

BLM seeks comments on coal analysis for Buffalo RMP

 (BUFFALO, Wyo.) – The Bureau of Land Management has opened a public comment period as part of the process to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan

BLM winter closures begin Dec. 1 in Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin counties
SILT, Colo. – Annual winter closures to motorized and mechanized vehicles begin Dec.
BLM Central Coast Field Office lifts emergency fire restrictions

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BLM Burns Slash Piles in the Big Horn Mountains and Campbell County

Buffalo, Wyo.

BLM announces new Assistant Director for Communication

WASHINGTON, DC – The Bureau of Land Management has appointed Tara Rigler as the agency’s new Assistant Director for Communications.

BLM Mother Lode Field Office lifts emergency fire restrictions

Image of public lands along the Merced River.

Crystal Springs pile burning planned

LAVA HOT SPRINGS, Idaho – With the anticipated arrival of moisture in eastern Idaho, the Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District will begin prescribed burn activities.

BLM seeks public comment on proposed trailhead expansion

MEEKER, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comments on an environmental assessment of a proposal to expand the White Creek Trailhead along Rio Blanco County Road 10. 

Annual seasonal closures begin Dec. 1 in Mesa, Delta and Montrose Counties to protect wildlife

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Annual winter closures to motorized and mechanized vehicles will go into effect Dec.

Annual changes to trail access begin Dec. 1 in Durango area to protect wildlife

DURANGO, Colo.

BLM holds public information forum for proposed Sloan Canyon Visitor Contact Station

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Draft EIS for proposed Dairy Syncline Mine available for review

SODA SPRINGS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District and Caribou-Targhee National Forest (USFS) released a draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) today analyzing diff

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BLM announces a public outreach meeting for the Long Canyon Amended Plan of Operations for Newmont USA Limited (Newmont).
The Bureau of Land Management, Elko District Office, Wells Field Office, will host an initial public outreach meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 3.
BLM’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council meets Dec. 6 in Silt

SILT, Colo.  – The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Thursday, Dec.

BLM, USFS and partners celebrate Pacific Crest Trail 50th Anniversary 

An image of hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail.