Notices & Rules

The Federal Register is the official daily publication for notices, proposed rules and final rules of Federal agencies. The BLM uses the Federal Register to announce and explain our plans to solve problems and accomplish goals, and to give the public an opportunity to comment on the actions we propose. We encourage citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that are important to them.
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New Mexico, Rio Puerco FO

Notice of Availability of the Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement for the BLM Rio Puerco Field Office, New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management is issuing a Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Rio Puerco Field Office.
New Mexico, Farmington FO

Termination of Preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement for the Farmington Mancos-Gallup Resource Management Plan Amendment, New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management and the Bureau of Indian Affairs are terminating the preparation of an environmental impact statement for the Farmington Mancos-Gallup Resource Management Plan Amendment. 
New Mexico, Roswell FO

Notice of temporary closure

A temporary closure will be in effect July 6 -15 at the Rob Jaggers Campground within the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave NCA during the American Endurance Ride Conference's official permitted events.
New Mexico, Carlsbad FO

Public Land Order No. 7942; Withdrawal of National Forest System Lands for the Guadalupe Cave Resources Protection Area; New Mexico

This Order withdraws 28,513.30 acres of National Forest System lands in the Lincoln National Forest in Eddy County, New Mexico.
New Mexico

Notice of Protest Acceptance; Oklahoma

The stay of filing published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2021, will not be lifted because the protest was accepted, and the acceptance of the plats was cancelled. 
New Mexico, Rio Puerco FO

Public Land Order No. 7940; Placitas Area Withdrawal, New Mexico

This Public Land Order (PLO) withdraws 4,212.98 acres of public lands from location and entry under the United States mining laws, from leasing under the mineral leasing laws, and from disposal of

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

Notice of Availability for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Director is announcing the availability of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument (Monument) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (E

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

Notice of Public Meeting, Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council, New Mexico

The Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council is scheduled to host an in-person meeting, with a virtual participation option, on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

New Mexico, Socorro FO

Public Land Order No. 7935; Extension of Public Land Order No. 7593 for Davenport Electronic Site; New Mexico

SUMMARY: This order extends the duration of the withdrawal created by Public Land Order (PLO) No. 7593 for an additional 20-year period.

New Mexico

Notice of Filing of Plat of Survey; New Mexico

The plat of survey of the following described lands is scheduled to be officially filed 30 days after the date of this publication in the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), New Mexico State Office, S