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BLM celebrates 30th Anniversary of National Public Lands Day with free access

The Bureau of Land Management is waiving recreation day-use fees for visitors on September 23,

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BLM Buffalo to conduct prescribed burn in Johnson County

An overview of the Rio Nutrias Property in Taos New Mexico.
BLM seeks public comment on proposed Ohkay Owingeh land exchange

TAOS, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management today began a 45-day comment period to gather public input on a proposal to exchange up to 1,735 acres of public lands important to the Ohkay

BLM issues decision on McCullough Peaks herd plan and bait trap gather

CODY, Wyo.

BLM and Wyoming Honor Farm place 40 gentled animals

RIVERTON, Wyo.

Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY2023 Desatoya Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather

CARSON CITY, Nev.

Pocatello area biker
BLM Calls for Participation on National Public Lands Day

POCATELLO, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has opened an invitation to the public for an event in the Pocatello Highlands on Sat. Sept.

BLM celebrates National Public Lands Day with free day-use access

PORTLAND, Ore, — The Bureau of Land Management is waiving recreation day-use fees for visitors on September 23, 2023, in celebration of the 30th annual National Public Lands Day.

BLM to host webinar on future wild horse and burro grant funding

The Bureau of Land Management will host a free webinar for organizations interested in applying for grant funding to support wild horse and burro management. 

Oil Rig Eastern Montana-Dakotas District
BLM announces oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

Cheyenne, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Nov.

Dempsey Meadows road under construction Sept. 19 – Oct. 20

TWIN FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office will begin construction on the Dempsey Meadows Road north of King Hill in the Bennett Hills beginning this week --

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BLM plans prescribed burn near Lake Pleasant

PHOENIX — The Bureau of Land Management’s

BLM, partners schedule National Public Lands Day event in Farmington

Photo from the Placitas Withdrawal Tracts by Jacob Nowell, Realty Specialist, Rio Puerco Field Office.
Interior Department Takes Steps to Protect Sacred, Sensitive Lands in New Mexico

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced a 

BLM Announces John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council Meeting

Prineville, Ore.

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Location update for public meeting offered for Rock Springs draft Resource Management Plan

Rock Springs, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) encourages the public to participate in public meetings discussing the Rock Springs Draft Environmental Impact St

Volunteer opportunity for National Public Lands Day

CRAIG, Colo.

BLM Announces Comment Period, Public Meeting Opportunity for Davenport Electronic Site Withdrawal Extension Application

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – On September 18, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will announce in the Federal Register the beginning of a 90-day public comment period and an opportunit

Help protect local communities

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is hiring various jobs in wildland fire across Oregon and Washington.

BLM Willow Creek Bridge
Emergency bridge closure on Green Mountain’s Willow Creek Road

LANDER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office has temporarily closed a bridge that crosses Willow Creek Road (BLM Road 2412) on Green Mountain due to a hazardous

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BLM welcomes public comment on proposed Easley Solar project in Riverside County
Join the Bureau of Land Management for National Public Lands Day

Roseburg, Ore. – Please join the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for a volunteer friendly day of weed removal and cleanup at the Millpond and Lone Pine Recreation sit

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BLM Edson and Sixes recreation sites and campgrounds closed due to Anvil Fire
As a result of the Anvil Fire, the BLM is closing the Edson and Sixes campgrounds and recreation sites until further notice. This order is for the safety of the public and firefighter personnel.
Vale Bureau of Land Management rescinding fire restrictions

VALE, Ore. – Effective Saturday, Sept.

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BLM oil and gas lease sale in North Dakota nets over $2 million

The Bureau of Land Management Montana-Dakotas State Office today conducted a competitive oil and gas lease sale offering 19 parcels covering 8,061.61 acres in North Dakota.