Public Input & Actions

BLM publishes proposed and final rules in the Federal Register and carries out environmental reviews in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Announcing and explaining bureau plans and proposals and providing the public an opportunity to comment on proposed actions is an important part of informed management. We encourage citizens to make their voices heard on the issues that are important to them.
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New Mexico, Farmington DO, Farmington FO

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of BLM New Mexico Terminated Oil and Gas Leases: NMNM130340 and NMNM130344

In accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended, the BLM received petitions for reinstatement of terminated competitive oil and gas leases NMNM130340 and NMNM130344 from Southland Royalty Company LLC.
New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Socorro FO

Bureau of Land Management plans wild horse gather in Socorro

The Bureau of Land Management Socorro Field Office plans to begin a wild horse gather around May 6, 2026, on BLM lands on the Bordo Atravesado Herd Management Area, located near Socorro, N.M.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM seeks input for June 2026 geothermal lease sale in New Mexico

The BLM is seeking public comments on 68 parcels across 197,852 acres in Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, and Sierra counties that may be offered in a June 16 geothermal lease sale.
New Mexico, Farmington DO, Taos FO

Notice of Cancellation of Withdrawal Application for the Upper Pecos River Watershed Protection Area, New Mexico

BLM and USFS announce the cancellation of their joint Upper Pecos River Watershed Area withdrawal application for 163,483 acres of National Forest System lands and 1,327.16 acres of public lands in northern New Mexico
New Mexico, Pecos DO, Roswell FO

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of BLM New Mexico Terminated Oil and Gas Lease: NMNM141519

In accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended, the Bureau of Land Management received a petition for reinstatement of terminated competitive oil and gas lease NMNM141519 from Enrique A. Cantu (lessee).
New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Socorro FO

BLM opens two new community slash pits in Catron County

The BLM recently established two new community slash pits near Datil and Pie Town, New Mexico in Catron County.
New Mexico, Pecos DO, Carlsbad FO

Bureau of Land Management implements fire restrictions at Black River Management Area near Carlsbad

Due to high fire danger, the BLM is implementing fire restrictions on public land at the Black River Management Area in Eddy County.
New Mexico, Oklahoma FO

Filing of Plats of Survey and Supplemental Plat; New Mexico; Oklahoma

The plats of survey and the supplemental plat of the following described lands are scheduled to be officially filed in the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Office, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
New Mexico, Pecos DO, Roswell FO

Bureau of Land Management implements fire restrictions at Fort Stanton – Snowy River NCA and Lincoln Tracts

Due to high fire danger, the BLM is implementing fire restrictions on public land at the Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and the BLM-Rio Bonito Acquired Lands in Lincoln County. 
New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Socorro FO

BLM implements fire restrictions in Socorro and Catron counties

The Bureau of Land Management will implement fire restrictions on March 27, 2026, to reduce the risk of wildfire on public lands in the Socorro Field Office.
New Mexico

Correction of Public Land Order No. 7963; National Defense Operating Area Withdrawal, Doña Ana, Luna, and Hidalgo Counties, NM

This Notice corrects the legal descriptions and the acreage identified in PLO No. 7963 and provides a more complete description of the land included in the withdrawn area.