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BLM holds June 2024 sale for New Mexico and Kansas oil and gas leases
The BLM held a competitive oil and gas lease sale, offering 19 parcels covering 3,128 acres in New Mexico and Kansas.
Subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas de la BLM en Nuevo México y Kansas obtiene una ganancia neta de $34,414,251
La dependencia estatal de la Oficina de Administración de Tierras en Nuevo México realizó hoy una subasta competitiva de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en la que se ofrecían 19 parcelas en Nuevo México y Kansas.
BLM Las Cruces District to no longer issue recreation passes nor accept cash at Dripping Springs Natural Area Visitor’s Center
Dripping Springs Natural Area A.B. Cox Visitor’s Center will no longer issue America the Beautiful and BLM Las Cruces District Annual Recreation Passes. The Visitor’s Center will no longer accept cash for transactions.
BLM implements fire restrictions at Fort Stanton – Snow River NCA and Lincoln Tracts
Due to high fire danger and prolonged drought, the BLM is implementing fire restrictions on public land at the Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and BLM lands around the community of Lincoln.
BLM land acquisition expands public access and recreation opportunities adjacent to Río Grande del Norte National Monument
The BLM today announced the acquisition of approximately 3,700 acres of land adjacent to the Río Grande del Norte National Monument.
Department of the Interior safeguards Guadalupe Cave Resource Protection Area
The Bureau of Land Management today announced a Public Land Order to protect 28,513 acres of U.S. Department of Agriculture National Forest System lands at the Guadalupe Cave Resource Protection Area in Lincoln National Forest.
BLM announces public meetings on planning effort for Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites the public to engage in the land use planning process by attending public meetings, in-person or virtual, to discuss the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument DRAFT Environmental Impact Statement/Resource Management Plan.
La BLM anuncia subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en Texas
La dependencia estatal de la Oficina de Administración de Tierras (BLM, sigla en inglés) en Nuevo México anunció hoy una subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas programada para el 15 de Augusto 2024, con el fin de ofrecer cuatro parcelas de petróleo y gas con un área total de 6971.72acres en Texas.
BLM announces August 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Texas
The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for August 15, 2024, to offer four oil and gas parcels totaling 6971.72 acres in Texas.
La BLM solicita comentarios públicos sobre la subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en Nuevo México
La dependencia estatal de la Oficina de Administración de Tierras (BLM, sigla en inglés) en Nuevo México abrió hoy un período de análisis público de 30 días para que el público comente sobre siete parcelas de petróleo y gas con un área total de 1317.29 acres que podría incluirse en una subasta de arrendamiento en Febrero de 2024 en Nuevo México.
BLM seeks initial input for February 2025 oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico
The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on seven oil and gas parcels totaling 1,317 acres that may be included in a February 2025 lease sale in New Mexico.
BLM seeks public comment for November 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Kansas
The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on four oil and gas parcels lease sale in Kansas.
La BLM solicita comentarios sobre el análisis complementario de la subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en enero de 2021 en Nuevo México
La Oficina estatal de la Administración de Tierras (BLM) de Nuevo México solicita comentarios públicos sobre el análisis complementario de las parcelas de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas incluidas inicialmente en la subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas de la oficina de campo de Carlsbad de enero de 2021.
BLM announces public comment period on land acquisition to improve access to Achenbach Canyon
LAS CRUCES
BLM seeks comment on supplemental analysis of January 2021 oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico
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Secretary Haaland protects sacred, sensitive lands in New Mexico
During a community event in Sandoval County today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland signed Public Land Order 7940, protecting more than 4,200 acres of Bureau of Land Management-managed public lands in the Placitas area.
Biden-Harris Administration finalizes strategy to guide balanced management, conservation of public lands
The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to help guide the balanced management of America’s public lands. The final Public Lands Rule provides tools for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to help improve the health and resilience of public lands in the face of a changing climate; conserve important wildlife habitat and intact landscapes; facilitate responsible development; and better recognize unique cultural and natural resources on public lands.
BLM Las Cruces District announces public comment period for Gila Lower Box Area
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District announces a 30-day public comment period for the final Recreation Area Management Plan and Environmental Assessment, Finding of No Significant Impact for the Gila Lower Box Area. The public comment period is open from April 17 to June 1, 2024.
BLM seeks public input on new mountain bike trail in San Juan County
FARMINGTON, N.M. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farmington
BLM ensures fair taxpayer return, strengthens accountability for oil and gas operations on public lands
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to revise the Bureau of Land Mana
Biden-Harris Administration delivers historic milestones, new actions for clean energy on public lands
The Biden-Harris administration today announced a series of historic milestones and actions to promote responsible clean energy development on public lands and help achieve President Biden’s goal of creating a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035.
