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Amarillo Helium Plant
BLM completes sale of Federal Helium System
BLM closed on the sale of the Federal Helium System.
Photo of the Klauer Acquisition
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.
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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.
A wide photo of a river running through a deep brown canyon, with blue skies and bright sun in the background.
BLM seeks public comment on Río Grande del Norte National Monument plan

TAOS, N.M.

A blue New Mexico sky over Placitas with a Cholla cactus in the foreground.
Secretary Haaland protects sacred, sensitive lands in New Mexico
Duck fly over a wetland
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 Staff conducting compliance check on oil and gas development in Colorado
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

Renewable Energy Development in the California Desert
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.
A herd of pronghorn walk across grassland with mountains rising in the distance.
BLM invests $4.8 million to address drought in western states as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a $4.8 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to boost partnerships aimed at

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BLM seeks input on Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument plan
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District Office is seeking public input for the draft Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan, which was made available today on the BLM National NEPA Register.
broadband communications site on public lands
BLM boosts internet access and reliability for rural and underserved communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In support of access to reliable high-speed internet service for every American, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is updating regulations for developing and o

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BLM announces opening of Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area

Taos, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field Offic

Photo of Placitas
BLM proposes new protections in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.

Picture of solar panels in desert setting.
BLM hosts public meeting in Albuquerque to discuss progress to catalyze solar energy development throughout the West

Kerrville Wild Horse Adoption Event
BLM schedules wild horse and burro event in Kerrville, Texas

NORMAN, Okla. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event Feb. 23 - 24 at the Hill Country Youth Event Center in Kerrville, Texas.

Photo of Prescribed Burn in Sand Ranch
BLM plans prescribed burn activities in Chaves County
Photo of Aguirre Spring
BLM Las Cruces District announces annual photo contest
Prescribed Burn in Eddy County
BLM plans prescribed burn activities in Eddy County
Photo of Chaves and Lincoln Counties Prescribed Burn.
BLM plans prescribed burn activities in Chaves and Lincoln counties

ROSWELL, N.M. —

Three horses stand in a row.
BLM schedules wild horse and burro event in Hallettsville, Texas

NORMAN, Okla. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a two-day wild horse and burro event Feb. 2 - 3 at the Wilbur Babor Memorial Complex in Hallettsville, Texas.

A pump jack in Farmington, New Mexico.
BLM provides public comment period for supplemental analysis of February 2020 oil & gas lease sales

SANTA FE, N.M.

Photo of Prescribed Burn in the Rio Puerco Field Office
BLM Rio Puerco Field Office schedules four prescribed fires
Photo of Community Pit #1
BLM Las Cruces District announces blasting at Community Pit #1
Photo of Signing Ceremony between BLM, USFS, and Ohkay Owingeh
Historic Co-stewardship Agreement Signed Between Ohkay Owingeh Tribe, Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management
A pump jack in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas de la BLM en Oklahoma y Nuevo México obtiene una ganancia neta de $22,530,735