Our Stories

Each June the BLM, National Park Service, Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Parks Canada, and NASA celebrate caves and the unique resources found therein.

"On The Ground": In southwest New Mexico, the Bureau of Land Management is restoring an area to both protect people from dangerous mine shafts, and to improve the habitat for endangered species.

In southwest New Mexico, the Bureau of Land Management is restoring an area to both protect people from dangerous mine shafts, and to improve the habitat for endangered species. In this episode, we interview Chris Teske, a BLM Physical Scientist in New Mexico who is heading the cleanup of more than 300 mine features. 

The tale and legend of Mrs. Nash, a laundress who was assigned male at birth and lived as a woman amongst the soldiers of the 7th Cavalry at Fort Meade.

The view inside is almost as good as the view outside! The vault toilets at Pompeys Pillar National Monument were recently upgraded, thanks to a local artist.

Greg and Cami: A Tale of Two Geologists

The Wildcat Ranch project on the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument is an excellent model for improving biodiversity and ecosystem health.

As we observe Military Appreciation Month, Air Force Maj. Megan Kiska explains the value in building partnerships.

As we conclude the celebration of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) heritage month, Sammee explains her migration to America and how she “learned to speak English so well.”

For Liem Huynh, after six years of service as a Public Affairs Specialist in the U.S. Army, it felt like a natural next step to join the BLM’s National Training Center as an Audio-Visual Production Specialist. But the full story of how Liem came to work for the Bureau in April 2023 is a remarkable one. His story also reflects importantly on the larger narrative of the BLM itself, as it continues to meet the mission by building a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

Blythe Morrison (Amskapi Piikani) has taken on NAGPRA work at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. She focuses on the research of items to piece together where they might be from and how they can be returned.