Press Releases
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Great outdoor opportunities for the holiday weekend
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Planning to get outdoors for the holiday weekend?
BLM issues draft environmental assessment on proposed El Paso Electric Substation and plans public meeting
LAS CRUCES, N.M.
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks to close 12 days per year for cultural observances, routine work
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.