Announcements

The Bureau of Land Management today held a competitive geothermal lease sale, offering seven parcels totaling 4,468 acres in Doña Ana County. All seven parcels sold for $66,493.

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposed noncompetitive direct land sale of nearly 200 acres of public lands east of Carlsbad to Eddy County.

The Dripping Springs Natural Area, including the visitor center, picnic sites and all the hiking trails within the area, will be closed to visitors on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to burn piles of juniper, piñon and salt cedar slash in Socorro, Sandoval and Catron counties. Weather permitting, the burns will take place between now and Feb. 28, 2025. 

The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office today conducted a competitive oil and gas lease sale offering 4 parcels covering 1,324 acres in Kansas. The BLM received no bids for this lease sale

Beginning Dec. 9, 2024, and continuing through the winter, the BLM will be conducting prescribed pile burn operations near Cerro, N.M. The unit will be 133 acres in size.

BLM offices will begin selling personal Christmas tree permits for harvest of piñon and juniper.

The BLM held a live competitive auction for a 937.5-acre parcel for lease in the Afton Solar Energy Zone in Doña Ana County. Boulevard Associates, LLC was the successful bidder with a final bid of $1,900,000.

The BLM Taos Field Office partnered with Carson National Forest to improve access and parking at Horsethief Mesa. The project helps resolves trespassing issues and safety concerns associated with public access.

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a proposed land exchange between the BLM and the New Mexico State Land Office.

La dependencia estatal de la Oficina de Administración de Tierras en Nuevo México anunció hoy una subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas programada para el 20 de Febrero de 2025.