Public Input & Actions

BLM publishes proposed and final rules in the Federal Register and carries out environmental reviews in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Announcing and explaining bureau plans and proposals and providing the public an opportunity to comment on proposed actions is an important part of informed management. We encourage citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that are important to them.
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New Mexico, Pecos DO, Carlsbad FO
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Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of BLM New Mexico Terminated Oil and Gas Leases: NMNM 141402

In accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended, the BLM received a petition for reinstatement of terminated competitive oil and gas lease NMNM 141402 from Tascosa Energy Partners, LLC.
Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of BLM New Mexico Terminated Oil and Gas Lease…
New Mexico, Farmington DO, Farmington FO
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BLM Farmington Field Office plans pile burn near Navajo Lake

Beginning now through this winter, the BLM Farmington Field Office, in coordination with the State Land Office, is planning to burn piles on a two-acre unit, weather permitting.
New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Rio Puerco FO, Socorro FO, Farmington DO, Farmington FO, Taos FO
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BLM selling Christmas trees in New Mexico

BLM offices in New Mexico will begin selling personal Christmas tree permits for harvest of piñon and juniper.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
Cattle on the McGregor Range grazing allotment.

BLM McGregor Range grazing units auction nets over $1 million

The Bureau of Land Management auctioned eight grazing units within the McGregor Range in southern New Mexico.
New Mexico, Farmington DO, Taos FO
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BLM New Mexico to combat invasive grasses with aerial herbicide treatments

Starting in the last 2 weeks of Sept., the BLM will conduct an herbicide application using aerial drones to reduce the spread of Cheatgrass, noxious weeds, and wildfire fuels across 330 acres of the Cerro de la Olla.
National Office, Colorado, Montana-Dakotas, New Mexico
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BLM advances environmental assessments for challenged oil and gas leases

BLM is moving forward with supplemental environmental assessments for litigated oil and gas leases in seven states, stemming from legal challenges brought by WildEarth Guardians and other plaintiffs between 2016-2021. 
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO
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BLM plans prescribed burns in Grant County to reduce hazardous fuels

The Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District is preparing to strategically implement a150-acre prescribed burn project from Sept. 22 through Oct. 31 to reduce hazardous fuels in the vicinity of the community of Pinos Altos in Grant County, pending suitable conditions. 
New Mexico
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Proposed reinstatement of BLM New Mexico terminated oil and gas leases: NMNM 134884; NMNM 134885; NMNM 141886

In accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement of terminated competitive oil and gas leases from Blackbeard Operating, LLC.
Proposed Reinstatement of BLM New Mexico Terminated Oil and Gas Leases: NMNM 13…
New Mexico, Farmington DO, Taos FO
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BLM field office notifies public about algae blooms in the Rio Grande

Taos Field Office is notifying the public that blue-green algae are present in the Rio Grande. Most blue-green algae are safe, people should be aware that toxic conditions can exist and should limit their contact.
New Mexico, Pecos DO, Roswell FO
Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area

BLM plans prescribed fire activities in Lincoln County

Beginning in August, the Bureau of Land Management plans to conduct prescribed fire operations in Lincoln County at the Fort Stanton – Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area.
New Mexico
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BLM New Mexico accepting nominations for geothermal development

The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office is now accepting nominations of lands for competitive geothermal leasing for the next geothermal lease sale that is tentatively scheduled for March 2026. 

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