BLM Farmington names new Field Manager
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FARMINGTON, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) welcomes Maureen Joe as the new Field Manager for the Farmington Field Office. Maureen is responsible for the management and stewardship of over 1.4 million acres of public lands in San Juan, Rio Arriba, Sandoval and McKinley Counties, with her first day in office being March 14.
“We are looking forward to Maureen joining the team as the Farmington Field Office Manager. Her prior experience with the BLM and leading the Federal Indian Minerals Office will prove invaluable in leading the office as we balance the BLM’s mission across a complex and culturally rich landscape,” stated Farmington District Manager Al Elser.
Maureen comes to the BLM Farmington Field Office after leading the Federal Indian Minerals Office as their director since 2018. Before her time as a Director, Maureen served as the BLM Farmington Field Office Assistant Field Manager from 2008 to 2017 after spending 4 years as the BLM Farmington Field Office Project Manager. Maureen started her career with the Federal government in 2000 as an auditor for the Office of Natural Resource Revenue. Maureen completed her bachelor studies from New Mexico State University.
“I am very humbled and excited to return to the BLM,” stated Maureen. “I take my responsibility as a land steward within the four-corners of New Mexico very seriously as this is my backyard and yours. I am committed to working collaboratively with the local communities, Tribal entities, the various stakeholders. It is my honor to lead a talented and passionate staff at the BLM Farmington Field Office.”
Maureen is a native New Mexican, raised in the northwestern part of the state where she will oversee the multiple-use opportunities afforded on public lands
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.