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, Las Cruces DO

Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument.
New Mexico, Taos FO

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

Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. mountain time (MT). The RAC will reconvene for an in-person meeting on Friday, January 17, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT.
New Mexico, Taos FO

Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Public Meeting, Upper Pecos River Watershed Protection Area Withdrawal, New Mexico

The Secretary of the Interior proposes to withdraw 163,483 acres of National Forest System lands and 1,327.16 acres of public lands.
New Mexico, Carlsbad FO

Notice of Realty Action: Non-Competitive (Direct) Land Sale in Eddy County, New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Carlsbad Field Office is proposing a non-competitive direct sale of 199.89 acres of public land in Eddy County, New Mexico, to the county.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

Notice of Availability for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement, New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management has prepared a Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

Notice of Competitive Offer for Solar Energy Development on Public Land in Doña Ana County, NM

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting competitive bids on one parcel of public land in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, for solar energy development.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

Notice of Application for Withdrawal Extension, Public Meeting, and Availability of a Legislative Environmental Assessment; McGregor Range, New Mexico

The Department of the Army filed an application with the Bureau of Land Management for extension of the withdrawal of public lands for the Army’s use for the McGregor Range, located in Otero County, New Mexico.
New Mexico, Roswell FO

Notice of Application for Withdrawal Extension and Opportunity for Public Meeting, Gallinas Peak and West Turkey Cone Electronic Sites; New Mexico

The United States Forest Service (USFS) filed an application with the Bureau of Land Management requesting that the Secretary of the Interior extend Public Land Order (PLO) No. 7625 for an additional 20-year term.
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

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease

In accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, Mewbourne Oil Company timely filed a petition for reinstatement of competitive oil and gas lease in Eddy County, New Mexico.