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Colorado

Thompson Divide Withdrawal Public Meeting Recording

Below is a recording of the Thompson Divide Withdrawal Public Meeting held in Carbondale, CO and virtually on Dec 14. 2022.

Northeastern States DO

Caisson Platoon horses find a temporary home at the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area

LORTON, Va. –  Today, the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Army announce a new partnership to temporarily house and pasture the renowned Caisson Platoon horses, of the 3d U.S.

Upper Colorado River DO

BLM acquires 1,600 acres and increases public access through the Land and Water Conservation Fund

GRAND JUNCTION, Col

California, Northern California DO

BLM donates fire engine to Fort Bidwell Volunteer Fire Department

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

Wildlife in the Wood River Valley need your help

Hailey, Idaho — The earlier than usual snowpack and winter-like conditions in the Wood River Valley means wintering wildlife need your help!

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Recreation Fees increase at Red Rock Canyon January 1, 2023

LAS VEGAS – Recreation fees at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area will increase starting January 1, 2023.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Lakeview Field Office Hires Three New Employees

The Bureau of Land Management’s Lakeview District has hired three new employees, Caroline Gish, Liza Hamilton, and Caitlin Emery.

National Office

BLM to hold virtual information forum on the recently issued oil and gas leasing policy guidance

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Bureau of Land Management will host a virtual information forum for interested stakeholders on the recently issued policy guidance to implement the oil an

National Office

Multiple Opportunities Open for Small and Tribally-Owned Business to Plug Orphaned Wells on Federal Lands

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Bureau of Land Management this week announced opportunities for both small and Tribally-owned businesses to bid on orphaned well plugging and restoration projects o

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Challis FO

BLM Challis Field Office enacting wintertime closures to protect wildlife

CHALLIS, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Challis Field Office is implementing seasonal motor vehicle closures in central Idaho, from Dec.

Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

Bureau of Land Management proceeds with processing of the Townsite Solar 2 Project Application

LAS VEGAS – The BLM has completed the initial evaluation of the Townsite Solar 2 Project right right-of-way application after coordination with appropria

National Office

The BLM and USFS issue second call for nominations to fill two vacancies on National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S.

Nevada, Carson City DO

Seasonal motorized vehicle closure at Sand Hills Critical Wildlife Habitat Area

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Sierra Front Field Office seasonal motorized vehicle closure of the Sand Hills Critical Wildlife Area we

Arizona

BLM announces land segregation for two proposed utility-scale solar energy projects in Central and Western Arizona

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management Arizona State Office has announced a two-year segregation of more than 4,400 acres of public land in Maricopa and Yuma Counties to allo

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Rio Puerco FO

BLM Rio Puerco Field Office to implement three prescribed fires

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Throughout the winter season, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will implement three prescribed fires, depending on weather conditions.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM seeds 1,900 acres of eastern Nevada’s public lands

ELY, Nev.

Arizona, Colorado River DO

BLM initiates environmental analysis of the Jove Solar Energy Project

YUMA, Ariz. — The Bureau of Land Management is kicking off its environmental analysis of the proposed Jove Solar Energy project with two public scoping meetings scheduled in Januar

Nevada

The Black Rock Field Office to release Calico Complex mares treated with fertility control

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. – The Black Rock Field Office concluded the Calico Complex wild horse gather near Gerlach, Nevada on October 1, 2022.