Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District announces temporary closure of Community Pit #1
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District announces the temporary closure of the area known as Community Pit #1 in the Robledo Mountains, pending completion of reclamation. The area is closed to all public entry, except for the use of existing roads and trails that access public lands beyond the closed area. Public lands surrounding the closed area, including the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument, will remain open for public access.
In 1979, the BLM formally designated Community Pit #1 as a source of building stone. Mining has occurred within the pit from 1969 until 2007 with no reclamation. As a result, the area was left with several highwalls, spoil piles, and pits. The temporary closure will reduce public safety hazards to recreational users.
For additional information, please contact the BLM Las Cruces District Office at (575) 525-4300.
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.