New Mexico’s standing as a paleontological hot spot has once again been confirmed. Recently, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grazing permittees Tom and Sissy Olney reported that a possible ma
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BLM Invites Public Comments on the Revised Protocol between BLM New Mexico and the State Historic Preservation Office
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico is seeking public comment on the draft revised Protocol between the BLM New Mexico and the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).
BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Over $658,000 from Parcels in Oklahoma and Texas
As part of President Obama's all-of-the-above strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy production, a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas lease auction today nette
BLM New Mexico Releases the Ochoa Mine Project Record of Decision
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Ochoa Mine Project (Project). Intercontinental Potash Corporation (IPC) proposed to develop a
BLM Issues Competitive Coal Lease in McKinley County, New Mexico
On March 10, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a 640-acre coal lease to develop about 9.2 million tons of recoverable coal adjacent to the El Segundo Mine in McKinley County, New Mexico.
BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Over $31 Million from Parcels in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Kansas with States to share nearly half of sale revenues
As part of President Obama's all-of-the-above strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy production, a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas lease auction today nette
Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area Resource Management Plan Amendment Approved
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roswell Field Office is announcing that the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area (NCA) Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendment has been appr
BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Over $11 Million from Parcels in Roswell and Carlsbad, New Mexico
As part of President Obama's all-of-the-above strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy production, a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas lease auction today nette
BLM to Hold Oil and Gas Lease Sale November 21, 2013
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering oil and gas leasing mineral rights on 17 parcels totaling 5,554 acres on Federal mineral estate administered by the BLM's Roswell and Carlsbad Field
BLM to Hold Rotational Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sales
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico, which includes Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas, announces plans to hold rotational Oil and Gas Lease Sales for Federal mineral estate.
BLM Reschedules January 22, 2014 Oil and Gas Lease Sale to February 26, 2014
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Office is rescheduling the January 22, 2014, Oil and Gas Lease Sale to February 26, 2014.
BLM to Hold Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale on November 21
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has rescheduled an October 16 lease sale that would have offered 17 parcels totaling 5,554 acres on public land administered by the BLM in New Mexico.
BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Over $22 Million from Parcels in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas
As part of President Obama’s all-of-the-above strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy production,a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas lease auction today netted
BLM to Hold Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale on July 17, 2013
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering oil and gas leasing mineral rights on 64 parcels totaling 18,768 acres located on Federal lands in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
BLM Announces Fire Restrictions for New Mexico
With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has implemented a statewide fire restriction order for all BLM-managed public lands in New Mexico.
BLM Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement and Preferred Alternative for SunZia Southwest Transmission Line Project
Santa Fe, NM - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is releasing a Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS) that provides a comprehensive analysis of potential environmental impacts for the
Partners for a Clean New Mexico Launch Statewide Campaign to Combat Illegal Dumping
Santa Fe, New Mexico –With longer days and warmer temperatures, spring is the time of year when there is a noticeable increase in illegal dumping.
BLM to Hold Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale on April 17, 2013
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering oil and gas leasing mineral rights on 55 parcels totaling 35,708 acres located on Federal lands in New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
BLM to Hold Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale on January 16, 2013
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering oil and gas leasing mineral rights on 68 parcels totaling 29,939 acres located on Federal lands in New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma.
Three Companies Honored for Conservation Efforts in Northwest New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM–The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) honored three companies with “Restore New Mexico” awards for their collaborative efforts to enhance and restore public lands in the San Juan Basin i
BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets over $24 Million from Parcels in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma
A quarterly oil and gas lease sale administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) netted over $24 million in revenues today from the sale of 37 federal leases in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma
BLM to Hold Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale on October 17, 2012
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering oil and gas leasing mineral rights on 37 parcels totaling 16,927 acres located on federal lands in New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma.
BLM Recreation Sites to Waive Fees this Saturday
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will waive entrance fees for visitors to BLM recreation sites this Saturday, September 24th, in honor of National Public Lands Day.
Comment Period and Public Meeting Update for SunZia Southwest Transmission Project
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has received requests for an extension to the comment period and additional public meetings for the SunZia Southwest Transmission Project Draft Environmental Imp
Comment Period Extended for Draft Secretarial Order Revising Rules for Co-Development of Oil and Gas and Potash Resources in Southeast New Mexico
The Department of the Interior has granted a 15-day extension of the public comment period for the draft Secretarial Order to promote orderly and safe development of oil and gas and potash resource