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California, Central California DO

BLM Bakersfield to conduct prescribed burn at Carrizo Plain National Monument 

An image of the Carrizo Plain National Monument.

Wyoming, High Plains DO

National Historic Trails Interpretive Center announces 16th annual Holiday on the Homestead

CASPER, Wyo.

High Plains DO

BLM releases record of decision and approved amendment for Buffalo Field Office resource management plan

BUFFALO, Wyo.

Colorado

Christmas tree permits available on BLM lands in central and eastern Colorado

GUNNISON, Colo.

Nevada, Carson City DO

BLM to conduct Desatoya Herd Management Area wild horse gather

Carson City, Nev.

Arizona, Arizona Strip DO, Arizona Strip FO

BLM invites public comment on proposed Colorado City Airport land conveyance

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Nevada, Southern Nevada DO

BLM seeks public comment on an EA to address public safety, emergencies and private property issues related to wild horses and burros

LAS VEGAS – The Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District today announced the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) to address potential environmental cons

Wyoming

BLM offers Christmas tree permits for sale

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will offer Christmas tree permits for sale.

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

Dripping Springs Natural Area holiday closures

LAS CRUCES, N.M.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Grand Junction FO

BLM Christmas tree permits available in Grand Junction, Colorado

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management will be offering Christmas tree permits in the greater Grand Junction area from Nov. 25 - Dec. 24.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM Ely District accepting applications for seasonal firefighters

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District is accepting applications for temporary seasonal firefighters. The application deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020.

Arizona

BLM signs record of decision for Ten West Link transmission line

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management signed a Record of Decision today authorizing the Ten West Link Transmission Line project.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

BLM to upgrade Sand Canyon south parking lot in Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

DOLORES, Colo.

Colorado, Southwest DO, Tres Rios FO

BLM Christmas tree permits available in Dolores, Colorado

DOLORES, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management will be offering Christmas tree permits in the greater Dolores area from Nov. 25 – Dec. 24.

Oregon-Washington, Spokane DO
blm logo with black and white trees next to it

Wash State: BLM releases proposed plan for San Juan Islands National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management today announced the release of the San Juan Islands National Monument Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement.
California, Central California DO

BLM Central Coast Field Office lifts seasonal fire restrictions

Dry grass hills with a clear blue sky.

California, California Desert DO

BLM schedules DUI checkpoints on public lands throughout Imperial County

Two four-wheelers crawl across desert dunes.

Oregon-Washington

Jordan Cove Energy Project Planning Document Available for Public Review

Portland, Ore.

California, Central California DO

BLM seeks public input on Alabama Hills Management Plan

Round tan boulders with tall, snow capped mountains in the background.

Montana-Dakotas

BLM Montana expands public access in Lower Blackfoot River Watershed

Lower Blackfoot River Watershed
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New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM to implement prescribed fire in McKinley and Sandoval counties

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Beginning Nov. 25 – Dec.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM plans prescribed fire in Cibola County

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Beginning Nov. 25 – Dec.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM suspends Seaman and White River Herd Areas wild horse gather in eastern Nevada

ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has suspended the Seaman and White River Herd Areas (HAs) wild horse gather in eastern Nevada.

Nevada, Ely DO

BLM thins trees to restore land health

A masticating machine is pictured selectively thinning pinyon-pine and juniper trees.

Wyoming, High Desert DO

BLM seeks public input on multi-year wild horse gather proposal in southern Wyoming

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo.