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BLM Taos Field Office announces temporary closure of San Pedro area

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces that it will temporarily close the San Pedro area in Santa Fe County from April 20 through May 2, 2021, for site cleanup.   

Pecos DO

BLM implements fire restrictions at Ft. Stanton-Snowy River NCA, Lincoln

ROSWELL, N.M. – Due to high fire danger and prolonged drought, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing fire restrictions on BLM-managed lands within the Ft.

New Mexico, Farmington DO

Pamela Mathis sworn in as new BLM Taos Field Manager

New Mexico, Pecos DO

Valley of Fires Recreation Area to temporarily close for maintenance

Carrizozo, N.M.

New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM conducts prescribed burn in Cibola County

Albuquerque, N.M. – Now through May 15, the Bureau of Land Management’s Rio Puerco Field Office will conduct a prescribed burn in the Chain of Craters project area, weather

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Beaumont, Texas

New Mexico, Pecos DO

Fire damage causes BLM to temporarily close Cottonwood Day Use Area

Carlsbad, N.M.

New Mexico

Wildfire preparedness is year-round: Don’t be fooled, prepare now

Santa Fe, N.M. – The dry winter and spring are combining with strong winds to bring wildfire season to many parts of New Mexico already.

New Mexico, Pecos DO

Rob Jagger’s Campground to temporarily close for construction

Fort Stanton, N.M. - On March 29, 2021, the Bureau of Land Management Roswell Field Office will temporarily close Rob Jagger’s Campground to upgrade facilities.

New Mexico

BLM New Mexico issue fire prevention order

Santa Fe, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office has issued a

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Abilene, Texas

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Abilene, Texas, March 26-27, at the Guitar Arena at the Taylor County Expo Center.

Farmington DO

BLM plans prescribed burn in March for Cerro del Aire

Taos, N.M. – Beginning March 15, the Bureau of Land Management Taos Field Office plans to conduct a 1,000-acre prescribed burn at Cerro del Aire (or Wind Mountain), northeast of Tres Pi

New Mexico, Pecos DO

The BLM plans prescribed burns in Chaves County

New Mexico, Pecos DO

BLM plans prescribed burn in Lincoln County

Roswell, N.M. - In mid-February 2021, the Bureau of Land Management will seek opportunities to conduct prescribed fire operations approximately 10 miles northeast of Ruidoso, N.M.

New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Beeville, Texas

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Beeville, Texas, March 5-6, at the Bee County Expo Center.

New Mexico

BLM plans prescribed burn in Socorro County

Socorro, N.M. – Between Feb.

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

Prescribed Burns planned in Otero County and Dripping Springs Natural Area

Las Cruces, N.M. - Beginning the week of February 8, the Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District will begin prescribed burn operations in Otero County and at Dripping Springs Natural Area.

New Mexico

Road maintenance scheduled for Desert Wind Way Road

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – During the month of February, the Bureau of Land Management will be maintaining the eastern 0.4 miles of Desert Wind Way, leading eastward to the parking lot use

Albuquerque DO, Farmington DO

BLM Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council to meet virtually

FARMINGTON, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management today announced it will hold its first meeting of the Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on proposed oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico

SANTA FE, New Mexico – As part of the Trump Administration’s commitments to being a good neighbor and responsibly developing America’s natural resources, the Bureau of Land Managem

Farmington DO

BLM temporarily closes Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area for public safety

TAOS, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Taos Field Office has temporarily closed access to the Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area due to winter weather conditions and public safety concerns.

Albuquerque DO

BLM Rio Puerco Field Office to implement four prescribed fires

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M, – Beginning Jan. 11, the Bureau of Land Management plans to implement four prescribed fire projects this winter and spring.

New Mexico

BLM adjusts hours of operation at Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area

TAOS, N.M.