Announcements

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Winnemucca DO
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Residents of Northern Nevada urged to prepare for 2024 wildfire season

The agency is advising residents living Humboldt, Pershing, northern Washoe, and portions of Churchill and Lyon counties, to prepare their homes and property for the advent of wildfire season.
California, California Desert DO
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BLM initiates seasonal fire and target shooting restrictions in California Desert District

The Bureau of Land Management has elevated its seasonal fire restrictions effective May 22 for public lands managed by the BLM California Desert District within Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Imperial, southern Inyo, eastern Mono, San Diego, and eastern Kern counties. These restrictions will remain in effect until October 24 unless terminated sooner if conditions warrant.
National Office
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State summits will inform recreation management on America’s public lands

The Bureau of Land Management is gearing up for a series of state-level summits to inform how it manages recreation on public lands.
Eastern States, Northeastern States DO

June 7-8: Wild horse and burro event in Annville, Pennsylvania

A wild horse and burro adoption event will be held at Annville, Pa. June 7-8, 2024.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO
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John Day River Boater's Guide available for 2024 river season

To create a better recreation experience, BLM officials at the Prineville District have released a new edition of the John Day River Boater’s Guide. The release comes just in time for 2024’s river season.
New Mexico
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La BLM anuncia subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en Texas

La dependencia estatal de la Oficina de Administración de Tierras (BLM, sigla en inglés) en Nuevo México anunció hoy una subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas programada para el 15 de Augusto 2024, con el fin de ofrecer cuatro parcelas de petróleo y gas con un área total de 6971.72acres en Texas.
New Mexico
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BLM announces August 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Texas

The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for August 15, 2024, to offer four oil and gas parcels totaling 6971.72  acres in Texas.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
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BLM concluded the Red Rock HMA Wild Horse and Burro bait and water gather operation

The Bureau of Land Management concluded the FY2024 Red Rock Herd Management Area Wild Horse and Burro bait and water gather near Las Vegas, Nev., on May 11, 2024.
Montana-Dakotas
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BLM to chipseal Johnsrud-McNamara Road along Blackfoot River this month

MISSOULA, Mont. — The popular Johnsrud-McNamara Road, which follows the sinuous curves of the Blackfoot River 18 miles east of Missoula, will get a fresh layer of chipseal this month before the start of the busy summer season on the river.
Wyoming
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BLM announces June 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming

2024 quarter two oil and gas lease sale, Wyoming.
Utah
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BLM to begin closure at Calf Creek Recreation Site for GSENM improvements

BLM to begin closure at Calf Creek Recreation Site for GSENM improvements. Short-term closures expected in July, August.