BLM Deputy Director On Role With Agency, Energy, Wild HorsesBLM Deputy Director On Role With Agency, Energy, Wild HorsesPendley credits President Trump with helping the nation achieve energy independence by opening up lands in Wyoming and across the west to energy development.Doug RandallDoug Randall
Three Large Corrals Approved for Wild Horse RoundupsThree Large Corrals Approved for Wild Horse RoundupsWith virtually no predators, the horse population can double every four to five years.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Game and Fish Fire Ban Spans Five CountiesWyoming Game and Fish Fire Ban Spans Five CountiesAll lands in the Laramie Region that are owned or managed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission are under this ban. Eve HamiltonEve Hamilton
Public Lands Chief Hangs on Despite Nomination Getting NixedPublic Lands Chief Hangs on Despite Nomination Getting NixedHe signed an order in May that makes his own position the bureau’s default leader while the director’s post is vacant.Associated PressAssociated Press
Fire Burning in Carbon County Grows to 1,600 Acres; Evacuations OrderedFire Burning in Carbon County Grows to 1,600 Acres; Evacuations OrderedThe fire began at roughly 2:30 p.m. Friday. The cause is unknown.Zach SpadtZach Spadt
5,000-Well Oil & Gas Project Proposed in Converse County5,000-Well Oil & Gas Project Proposed in Converse CountyAccording to the weekly Baker Hughes rig count only one oil rig is drilling in Wyoming. Zach SpadtZach Spadt
Montana Governor: Federal Land Agency Boss Acting IllegallyMontana Governor: Federal Land Agency Boss Acting IllegallyThe bureau is a branch of the Interior Department that oversees nearly a quarter-billion public acres in the West.Associated PressAssociated Press
Agency Cites ‘Staggering’ Cost of Reining in US Wild HorsesAgency Cites ‘Staggering’ Cost of Reining in US Wild HorsesIt also calls for new regulations allowing the sterilization of horses roaming federal lands.Associated PressAssociated Press
Agency Taking Public Comment for Wyoming Wild Horse PlanAgency Taking Public Comment for Wyoming Wild Horse PlanPublic comments are scheduled to be closed for both drafts April 30.Associated PressAssociated Press
Public Input Expected on Wyoming Wild Horse Management PlanPublic Input Expected on Wyoming Wild Horse Management PlanOfficials say the agency hopes to protect wild horses and burros on public land.Associated PressAssociated Press