Managing some 35,000 archaeological sites on over 13.5 million acres of public lands in New Mexico is a daunting task.  Fortunately, BLM has excellent partners who help us identify, record, and monitor cultural resources. 

Federal and State Partners

• New Mexico Historic Preservation Division
• Museum of New Mexico, Office of Archaeological Studies
• National Park Service for Old Spanish Trail and El Camino Real

Partnerships with Site Steward Organizations

• Site Watch New Mexico
• Northwestern New Mexico Site Stewards

Partnerships with Universities

• University of New Mexico, Maxwell Museum
• Washington State University, Dr. Andrew Duff
• University of Oklahoma, Dr. Pat Gilman

Partnerships with Cultural Resources Organizations

• Camino Real Trail Association (CARTA)
• Old Spanish Trail Association (OSTA)
• New Mexico Archaeological Council (NMAC)

 
Featured Research Projects

Available Publications

Permian Basin Partnership Permian Quarterly Newsletter Memorandum of Agreement Map of Permian Basin MOA Zone Regional Research Design and Cultural Resource Management Strategy Mescalero Sands Geomorphology Guidebook and Field Guide