Bureau of Land Management

BLM announces meeting of the Mojave Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council on November 12

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The Bureau of Land Management announced that the Mojave Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will host a public meeting on November 12 in Las Vegas. The RAC serves in an advisory capacity concerning issues relating to land use planning and the management of the public land resources located within the BLM’s Battle Mountain, […] This article is … [Read more...] about BLM announces meeting of the Mojave Southern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council on November 12

BLM issues analysis for proposed gold mine expansion in eastern Nevada 

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ELY – The Bureau of Land Management has issued its final environmental impact  statement (EIS) analyzing the potential effect of the proposed expansion of the Bald Mountain  gold mine in eastern Nevada. The expansion, proposed by KG Mining (Bald Mountain) Inc., would add nearly 4,000 acres to the existing open-pit gold mine operation and extend the life  of the mine by 11 … [Read more...] about BLM issues analysis for proposed gold mine expansion in eastern Nevada 

Residents of eastern Nevada urged to prepare for wildfire season

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ELY – A Bureau of Land Management fire official Wednesday advised eastern Nevada residents to prepare their home and property for the advent of wildfire season. BLM Ely District Fire Management Officer Tye Petersen said the time to prepare is now and offered a few simple tips to reduce homeowners’ fire risk, including clearing dense […] This article is … [Read more...] about Residents of eastern Nevada urged to prepare for wildfire season

Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY2023 Antelope Complex-South Wild Horse Gather

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ELY – On or about July 8, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management plans to begin a wild horse gather in and around the Antelope and Antelope Valley (east of U.S. Highway 93) Herd Management Areas (HMAs) located near Ely, Nev., using the helicopter-assisted method. The Antelope and Antelope Valley HMAs encompass nearly 503,000 acres of public and private lands. The Antelope HMA … [Read more...] about Bureau of Land Management to begin the FY2023 Antelope Complex-South Wild Horse Gather

4-H youth and Bureau of Land Management host horse adoption auction

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LAS VEGAS  – Youth in the Nevada 4-H Youth Development Program dedicated some of their time this spring and summer preparing five wild horses and one burro for adoption. On July 31, the kids will show the animals that will then be auctioned off for adoption at Nevada’s second Halter-started Wild Horse & Burro Event and Adoption Auction. The youth, part of University of … [Read more...] about 4-H youth and Bureau of Land Management host horse adoption auction