Press Releases

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New Mexico

BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on 30 citizen-based sounding boards for BLM initiatives, proposals, and policy changes.

New Mexico

BLM implements fire restrictions at Fort Stanton Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and the Lincoln Tracts

ROSWELL, N.M. – Due to current and projected fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management Roswell Field Office will enact fire restrictions beginning Friday, April 20, for the Fort S

New Mexico

Previously planned prescribed fires in Catron County delayed

Socorro, N.M.

New Mexico

Prescribed fire planned on Pelona Mountain in Catron County

Socorro, N.M.

New Mexico

BLM invites public to community meeting regarding Dripping Springs Natural Area

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On April 19, the Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District will hold a community meeting to present the Dripping Springs Natural Area 2018 Overview Plan.

New Mexico

BLM seeks public input on proposed oil and gas lease sale of parcels across southeastern New Mexico

SANTA FE, NM - The Bureau of Land Management has scheduled a two-week public scoping period for input on 197 parcels of Federal minerals proposed for the September 2018 competitive oil and gas leas

New Mexico

Haystack Mountain OHV Area closes temporarily for national motorcycle trials event

ROSWELL, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management’s Haystack Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle Area will be closed from 1 p.m. on April 18, to 5 p.m.

New Mexico

BLM Outdoor Events for April

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On April 7, 14 and 21, the Bureau of Land Management is sponsoring three events, highlighting the archaeological, biological and paleontological features of public land.

New Mexico

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

NORMAN, Okla.

New Mexico

Great outdoor opportunities for the holiday weekend

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Planning to get outdoors for the holiday weekend?

New Mexico

BLM Taos Field Office plans prescribed burn near Tres Piedras

TAOS, N.M.

New Mexico

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

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro sale event in Buffalo, Texas, on March 23-24.

New Mexico

BLM to work on access road to Picacho Peak Recreation Area

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Starting the week of March 12, the Bureau of Land Management will begin work to repair and improve the 1.5-mile unpaved road to the Picacho Peak Recreation Area.

New Mexico

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument to change hours

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—The Bureau of Land Management and the Pueblo de Cochiti have announced hours changes for the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in an effort to better manage the resources

National Office, Montana-Dakotas, New Mexico

BLM issues land payments to Montana and New Mexico

Today, the BLM announced the distribution of $326,000 to ten counties in Montana and three in New Mexico.

New Mexico

Prescribed burns planned near Carlsbad

CARLSBAD, N.M. – Beginning Wednesday, March 7, the Bureau of Land Management Carlsbad Field Office will begin prescribed burns at five locations through the month, weather permitting.

New Mexico

Prescribed Burn Planned in Dripping Springs Natural Area

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - On March 6, 2018, the Bureau of Land Management is planning a prescribed burn at the Dripping Springs Natural Area, near Las Cruces.

New Mexico

BLM plans prescribed burn near Canadian River

AMARILLO, Texas – The Bureau of Land Management has planned a prescribed burn, of up to 4,300 acres, in the Cross Bar Management Area, approximately 15 miles north of Amarillo, Texas.

New Mexico

BLM offers February outdoor events in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management is offering two outdoor events in February that take advantage of southern New Mexico’s outstanding public land resources.