Taos Field Office

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
New Mexico

Taos Field Office

With two outstanding Wild and Scenic Rivers and three developed recreation areas, this is a great place to experience a whitewater rafting challenge; enjoy a breathtaking view of a river gorge; hike miles of developed trails; camp under the stars; view wildlife; or visit important prehistoric, historic, or active cultural sites.

In the Spotlight

Santa Fe River Canyon Riparian Forest Restoration Project Environmental Assessment
The Decision Record and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Santa Fe River Canyon Riparian Forest Restoration project have been signed by Taos Field Office Manager. The decision provides for removal of Russian olive, a non-native species. Native species, such as willow and cottonwood, will be planted on BLM lands in the Santa Fe River Canyon between La Cieneguilla and La Bajada, NM. The Santa Fe National Forest will be posting a separate decision by the Española District Ranger for the Santa Fe River Canyon riparian area on Forest Service lands.

Allotment Evaluations and Determination Documents for Grazing Lease Renewals

Proposed Taos Resource Management Plan (RMP)
The Proposed Taos RMP and Final Environmental Impact Statement is prepared to provide broad-scale direction for the management of public lands in northern New Mexico administered by the Taos Field Office.

Rio Grande Corridor at Buckman Restoration and Recreation Enhancement Project - Proposed Action, Alternatives, and Preliminary Effects Analysis

Dixon Community National Public Lands Day Event

The BLM Considers a Proposal to Expand the Rocky Mountain Pumice Mine
The BLM Taos Field Office invites the public to provide comments on the environmental assessment (EA) for CR Minerals’ Rocky Mountain Mine Pumice Extraction Project. The draft document is available for public review and comment for 30 days beginning October 26, 2011. Contact Brad Higdon, Planning and Environmental Coordinator, for additional information at 575-751-4725.

A Decision Record has been signed on the Taos Gravel Products’ Torres Pit Extension Proposal:

BLM Seeks Public Comments on the Guadalupe Mountain Vegetation Treatment Plan