CHALLIS, ID - Following a Tuesday morning fire at their office on Blue Mountain Road, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) employees from the Challis Field Office are making strides to resume business. For the next few months, the employees will operate out of the Challis Community Event Center at 411 Clinic Road.
At this time, the temporary office location is not open for public visitation. However, the primary office phone line has been restored. The office can be reached at (208) 879-6200 during normal business hours - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After hours, or if the line is busy, callers may leave a message. Managers expect to be able to accommodate visitors soon, once all employees have had the opportunity to settle into the temporary facility and re-establish work routines. Incoming mail is being forwarded to the employees by the U.S. Post Office.
Efforts are currently underway to find a longer term facility in Challis until a permanent building is constructed. Construction may take up to three years due to contracting requirements and agreements. The Challis Field Office is one of four field offices in BLM's Idaho Falls District. The office manages 792,243 acres of public lands, which includes a variety of sites and facilities for sportsmen, recreationalists and other outdoor enthusiasts.
Maps and other publications that were lost in the fire have been ordered. In the meantime, these materials are available on the BLM Idaho webpage or by calling the Idaho State Office at (208) 373-3889.
Contact the Challis Field Office:
(208) 879-6200 c/o 1151 Blue Mountain Road Challis, ID 83226
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
