Announcements

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Nevada, Winnemucca DO
Text overlaying a collage of four photos reads: Fuels reduction. Before & after. Two photos show heavy vegetation surrounding different houses. To the right of each photo is another taken in the same place after vegetation was removed.

Nevada communities invited to apply for fire mitigation funding

BLM Nevada and the Nevada Fire Chiefs Association launch the Wildfire Risk Reduction Program. Grants of up to $75,000 are available to Nevada groups for fuels reduction and wildland fire education and outreach.
Colorado, Upper Colorado River DO
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BLM to charge new fees to benefit Upper Colorado River special recreation management areas

The Bureau of Land Management announced new fees for special recreation management areas managed by the Colorado River Valley and Kremmling Field Offices yesterday in the Federal Register.
Idaho, Boise DO
Herd Management Area burned from the Paddock Fire.

Temporary closure in effect to mitigate stress to wildlife due to loss of winter forage in Paddock Fire burn scar

The BLM is enacting a temporary closure to motorized vehicles across 109,704 acres of BLM lands and roads within the Paddock Fire burn scar. The closure is effective immediately through April 30, 2025.
Alaska, Glennallen FO
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BLM seeks public input on draft business plan for Glennallen Field Office recreation site

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is sharing a draft business plan for recreation fees for scenic outdoor areas within the 4.8 million acres of the BLM Glennallen Field Office.
Nevada, Southern Nevada DO
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Bureau of Land Management announces new Southern Nevada District Office Manager

The Bureau of Land Management has selected Kim Liebhauser as the new Southern Nevada District Manager.
Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
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East Applegate Ridge Trailhead closed Jan. 13–31

The Bureau of Land Management will close the East Applegate Ridge Trailhead access from Sterling Creek Road Jan. 13 through Jan. 31 for public safety.
Utah
Aerial photo depict the general area in the Mineral Range Mountains where the wild horses were discovered.

BLM offers reward for assistance in wild horse shooting investigation in Beaver County

The BLM is seeking the public's assistance in the investigation of the shooting deaths of three wild horses in the Mineral Range Mountains, located northwest of Minersville Reservoir. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
New Mexico, Pecos DO
Oil Rig Eastern Montana-Dakotas District

La BLM solicita comentarios públicos sobre la subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en Nuevo México

BLM en Nuevo México abrió hoy un período de comentarios públicos de 30 días para que el público opine sobre las 16 parcelas de petróleo y gas con un área total de 7,502 acres.
New Mexico, Pecos DO
Oil Rig Eastern Montana-Dakotas District

BLM seeks public comment for July 2025 oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico

The BLM New Mexico State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on 16 oil and gas parcels totaling 7,502 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale in New Mexico.
Wyoming, Newcastle FO
A firefighter ignites a slash pile surround by snow.

BLM Newcastle to burn slash piles in Crook and Weston counties

The Bureau of Land Management Newcastle Field Office plans to burn slash piles this winter on BLM-administered public lands in Crook and Weston counties. Burning may continue as conditions permit through April 2025.

Arizona
Solar panels in the desert. Photo by Tom Brewster Photography.

BLM approves Jove Solar Project

The Bureau of Land Management is announcing approval of the 600-megawatt Jove Solar Project, which could generate enough clean energy to power roughly 180,000 homes annually.