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Every American benefits from our public lands. They provide us with clean air and water, energy and minerals, and the healthy ecosystems, wildlife and recreation that define our cultures and ways of life. The Department of the Interior has the profound mission of managing over 500 million acres, and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is responsible for about half of those lands.

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Which leather gloves are best? Humans have long used leather for its durability, but in the 1900s, it went from being simply utilitarian to a fashion statement. These days, we have a wide variety of durable and protective fabrics, but few are as luxurious and stylish as leather. Before choosing a pair of leather gloves, it is essential to understand the different types of leather.

Which holiday cards are best? The time of “Season’s Greetings” and “Happy Holidays” is coming fast. It’s never too soon to start preparing, and one of the simplest ways to let the important people in your life know you think of them is to send a holiday card. People celebrate different holidays, though, so it’s often easier to get nondenominational holiday cards rather than anything specific. The best holiday cards are the Bluboon 3D Holiday Greeting Cards.

Which men’s jean jackets are best? There is nothing quite as iconic as the classic jean jacket. Perfect for almost any occasion, a jean jacket is a versatile part of any person’s ensemble, whether for an active day in the forest or a night on the town. Because of their versatility, jean jackets are an essential part of any wardrobe.

A historically all-Black fire station in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, History Colorado announced Tuesday. Fire Station No. 3 is the longest continually running firehouse in the city, owned and operated by the Denver Fire Department since 1931, and was Denver’s only all-Black firehouse, according to a news release from History Colorado. All-Black fire crews operated out of the station — also known as the Pride of the Points — between 1931 and 1957, when the Denver Fire Department was desegregated. “This designation honors the resilience and contributions of African American firefighters who served this community during a challenging time in our history and underscores the importance of Station No.