Closure Order Lifted for Public Lands at Fort Stanton
The BLM Roswell Office has lifted the closure order for public lands at Fort Stanton but Stage 2 fire restrictions remain in place for that area.  In addition, Stage 1 fire restrictions are in place for public land in Lincoln, Chaves, Lea, DeBaca, Guadalupe, Roosevelt, and Eddy Counties.

Record of Decision and the Approved Special Status Species Resource Management Plan Amendment
	The BLM has approved a plan to protect two rare species of wildlife in southeastern New Mexico and enhance their habitat on public lands.  The BLM will adopt major elements of a conservation strategy for the lesser prairie-chicken and sand dune lizard and add measures to increase habitat protection for them.  News Release

Agreement To Fund Studies of Early Human History
A new program involving the BLM, State Historic Preservation Office, and the oil and gas industry will provide funding for research and educational studies of historic and cultural sites in southeast New Mexico.

Fire Restrictions in Las Cruces District
The BLM Las Cruces District Office has issued Stage 1 fire restrictions for public land in Otero, Luna, Dona Ana, Sierra, Grant and Hidalgo Counties.

Rio Puerco Field Office Begins Planning Effort
Did you forget to submit your comments for the Resource Management Plan (RMP)? No problem. Although the scoping period ended on May 31, you can still send in your comments. Find out how. -new info available-

Buckman Water Diversion Project
The U.S.  Forest Service and BLM have issued a final decision on the Buckman Water Diversion Project in Santa Fe. 

Partners for a Clean New Mexico 
Organizations and individuals are joining together as Partners for a Clean New Mexico to develop a plan to prevent illegal dumping on all lands within the State. 

Restore New Mexico BLM is working with landowners, other agencies and conservation partners to restore New Mexico’s landscapes.  This historic effort will benefit wildlife, people and the economy.

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