Caltrans Heavy Highway Construction Academy Contractor Day
Check out the progress of the Northern Region Caltrans Heavy Highway Construction Trades Academy! The Heavy Highway Construction Trades Academy is a program that Caltrans has established in order to give opportunity to individuals who want to begin their career in trade work. It’s a program which anyone can apply for, but there is a limit […]
2025 Elders BBQ
On July 30th, Blue Lake Rancheria (BLR) held the annual Elder’s Summer BBQ. Elders came by to mingle, enjoy a delicious meal, connect, and learn. Debbora Winkle, BLR Title VI Nutrition Director put together this event and provided the delicious meals. After arriving, guests enjoyed refreshments, mingled with BLR Staff, and were able to stock […]
In Memory of Margaret Brundin
Today we remember Margaret Brundin on what would have been her 105th birthday. Margaret was one of those rare people who made a lasting impact without ever needing to be the center of attention. She was quiet but strong, warm but no-nonsense, and her love showed up in the little things—fresh-baked bread, a pot of […]
City of Eureka signs Memorandum of Understanding
Recently, the Eureka City Council agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding with Blue Lake Rancheria to asses the potential of turning Dock B in Eureka into a revamped regional economic and community asset for the Port of Humboldt Bay. Dock B is the 7.1 acre site behind Englund Marine & Industrial Supply. It has been […]
Leadership Redwood Coast
Recently, Blue Lake Rancheria‘s Communications Director & Tribal Administrative Assistant, Toni Ramos Brown graduated the Leadership Redwood Coast fellowship along with 26 other leaders throughout the region. During the graduation ceremony, Eureka Chamber of Commerce President Nancy Olson highlighted the lessons learned, and experiences the group had during the excursions they took part in. The […]
FEMA Courses held at Blue Lake Rancheria
On 7/15/2025-7/16/2025, Blue Lake Rancheria hosted RDPC instructors, who came to instruct FEMA emergency management courses. These courses included an all hazards in Tribal Nations course, as well as a hazardous material course on day two. On the second day, students had the opportunity to try on hazardous materials (HAZMAT) suits and learn more about […]
A Music Moment at Leavey Ranch
Big things are happening at Leavey Ranch! We’ve built a greenhouse and established a native plant nursery to help restore local ecosystems and preserve indigenous plant species—critical work for protecting biodiversity, supporting pollinators, and building climate resilience. Earlier this summer, we also captured A Music Moment featuring Cal Poly Humboldt College Corps fellows Austin McAskill […]
Solar Resilience: Powering Food, Fuel, & Essential Services
At Blue Lake Rancheria, our commitment to sustainability and service goes hand-in-hand. One of our key microgrid systems powers the Tribe’s 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻—a critical economic and emergency resource for our community. Maintained by the Electrical, Construction & Utilities Department, this “solar-ready” system features a 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝗹𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆, 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘆, 𝟲𝟬𝗸𝗪 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗩 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘆, […]
Daluviwi’ Community Garden Progress
Check out the progress of the 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘃𝗶𝘄𝗶’ Community Garden this season! 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 Garden Manager 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀 gives a tour of the garden, showing us everything that goes into the management of it. The 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘃𝗶𝘄𝗶’ Community Garden is funded through the USDA UAIP grant, and its compost program is funded […]
Kyle Mayr’s Police Academy Graduation
Last week on 7/11/2025, 𝗞𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗿, an Officer of the 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 (𝗕𝗟𝗥) 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, graduated the police academy at College of the Redwoods. 𝗞𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗿 has been working at Blue Lake since 2007, starting his career at the Blue Lake Casino Hotel before working for Tribal Security at 𝗕𝗟𝗥. During his time […]