Volunteers sought for National Public Lands Day events
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District is seeking volunteers for its upcoming National Public Land Day events on Sept. 19, 22 and Oct. 13. In recognition of this annual observance, the BLM will be accomplishing some on-the-ground projects to enhance the flora and fauna of public land in southern New Mexico.
In concert with other events in the country, the BLM is encouraging the public to get outdoors and “roll up their sleeves” to make a difference for public land resources they use and value. Following are some specifics for each event and how the public can get involved.
- Sept. 19: From 7 a.m. to – 3 p.m., the BLM will meet volunteers at the BLM office located at 1800 Marquess Street in Las Cruces in the morning to drive out to the Potrillo Mountains area. Volunteers will construct a wildlife-friendly fence around two wildlife drinkers. Ten volunteers are sought to help BLM staff with this project.
- Sept. 22: Two Clean Up Events: From 8 a.m. - noon, the BLM will meet volunteers at 1) the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument second parking lot; and 2) the Sierra Vista Trailhead off of I-10 Mesquite Exit near the Peña Blanca Wilderness Study Area. For these clean up projects, the BLM is seeking unlimited volunteers at Prehistoric Trackways; and 10 volunteers at Peña Blanca.
- Oct. 13: From 8:30 a.m. - noon, the BLM will meet volunteers at the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument portal sign on Dripping Springs Road. Volunteers will install signs to the Monument boundary fence near the Talavera subdivision. Ten volunteers are sought to help BLM staff with this project.
To sign up and get directions for the events, the public can contact the BLM Volunteer Coordinator Eileen Davis at 575-525-4306 or edavis@blm.gov.
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.