BLM plans National Public Lands Day cleanup event near Roswell

ROSWELL, N.M. — The Bureau of Land Management Roswell Field Office is celebrating the 32nd Annual National Public Lands Day by inviting volunteers to help cleanup sections of the office’s 240-acre Oxbow Recreation Area near Roswell. BLM personnel will meet volunteers at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, on Comanche Hill at the corner of Alamo Road and U.S. 380. The event location is about seven miles east of the City of Roswell. The geographic coordinates are: 33.39946 -104.34639. Participants should wear hats, boots, sunscreen and bug repellant. The BLM will provide trash bags, gloves, water and snacks.

“Getting the public out onto their public lands for a day to give back and improve conditions is a win-win,” said BLM Roswell Field Office Manager Chuck Schmidt. “Having people volunteer alongside others who appreciate the great outdoors not only makes a great morning, but it leaves a long-lasting benefit to our environment.”

“National Public Lands Day is a great opportunity to help protect and enhance our amazing natural resources,” said Outdoor Recreation Planner Blake Ingram. “We truly appreciate the work and time of volunteers.”

National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest, single-day, volunteer event for public lands. Established in 1994 and held annually on the fourth Saturday in September, the event brings together thousands of volunteers to help restore and improve public lands around the country. This year's theme is "Our Home Outdoors," which highlights the idea that these lands are not just physical spaces — they are where we come together, feel rooted, and develop a sense of place.

For more information about this event, please contact Blake Ingram at 575-627-0222. To learn about other National Public Lands Day events, please visit https://www.blm.gov/national-public-lands-day.