TRACY STONE-MANNING SWORN IN AS DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
“The Bureau of Land Management plays a critical role in Interior’s efforts to address the climate crisis, expand public access to our public lands, create a clean energy future, and preserve our nation’s shared outdoor heritage. Tracy brings a wealth of knowledge in conservation and environmental policy to these efforts and a history of working with diverse communities in service to our public lands,” said Secretary Haaland. “I look forward to working with her to strengthen the bureau and advance Interior’s mission.”
finest ideas, and I am ready to get to work alongside a remarkable team to ensure our outdoor spaces are protected for current and future generations to enjoy.” Tracy was most recently senior advisor for conservation policy at the National Wildlife Federation. Before joining the Federation, she served as Montana Governor Bullock’s chief of staff, where she oversaw day-to-day operations of his cabinet and the state’s 11,000 employees. She stepped into that post after serving as the director of the state’s Department of Environmental Quality and as a regional director and senior advisor to Senator Jon Tester. Tracy holds a master’s degree in environmental studies from the University of Montana and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tracy Stone-Manning was Maryland. This year, we invite everyone to reimagine ceremonially sworn in today as your public lands as we celebrate 75 years Director of the Bureau of Land Management by Secretary of the of the BLM’s stewardship and service to the American people. The BLM manages approxiInterior Deb Haaland. mately 245 million acres of public land lo“I am deeply honored to lead the Bureau of cated primarily in 12 Western states, including Land Management and carry out its critical mission to protect and Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface manage America’s public lands. I recognize that there is work to be mineral estate throughout the nation. The agency’s mission is to done to rebuild the BLM, and I look forward to connecting with the sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public important stakeholders that rely on its strong management,” said lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Director Stone-Manning. “Our public lands are one of America’s
Brian Bell Surpasses $2 Million in NRHA Earnings
With more than $8,000 in earnings at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress, National Reining Horse Association Professional Brian Bell has unofficially surpassed the two million dollars in NRHA lifetime earnings. Bell, of Pilot Point, Texas, first became an NRHA Million Dollar Rider in 2013 following the NRHA Futurity, where he qualified two horses back to the Level 4 Open finals. “I first got started around the time Bill Horn became NRHA’s first Million Dollar Rider, and that made me want to have that 58
success, too,” Bell shared. “The first million was the hardest. I’ve learned so much since then and can do a better job now.” That knowledge made it possible for Bell to earn his second million in less than eight years. In 2020, he won his biggest check to date when he piloted Gunnabebigtime (Gunnatrashya x Big Time Jazzy) to the NRHA Futurity Open Level 4 Reserve Championship for $113,033. With Turn Down For What
(Einsteins Revolution x My Way Marla), Bell finished fourth at the 2015 NRHA Futurity. The pair then finished as the National Reining Breeders Classic Level 4 Open Reserve Champions in 2017. Recent performances with standout athletes including Mr Royal Hollywood, Cee Mr Stop, Mr Hollywood Cee, Mr Boaz, and Ruf Steppin have all helped propel Bell’s lifetime earnings upwards. “Most of the credit has to go to
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the good horses I’ve gotten to ride; the ones that want to do the job for you,” he said. “I also thank the owners who have had faith in me and have given me nice horses to ride.” Bell started his reining career at 18 years old. He moved into the professional ranks in 1995 and quickly made his mark there as well winning several major event titles. He has successfully competed at the highest levels of reining competition, including USET Reining Championship finals, the NRHA Futurity, NRHA Derby, NRBC, All American Quarter Horse Congress and AQHA World Show.
