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, Albuquerque DO, Rio Puerco FO

Notice of Availability of the Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement for the BLM Rio Puerco Field Office, New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management is issuing a Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Rio Puerco Field Office.
New Mexico

Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease

In accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, Mewbourne Oil Company timely filed a petition for reinstatement of competitive oil and gas lease in Eddy County, New Mexico.
New Mexico

Public Meetings of the Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council, New Mexico

Bureau of Land Management's Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council will meet as indicated below.
New Mexico, Farmington DO, Farmington FO

Termination of Preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement for the Farmington Mancos-Gallup Resource Management Plan Amendment, New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management and the Bureau of Indian Affairs are terminating the preparation of an environmental impact statement for the Farmington Mancos-Gallup Resource Management Plan Amendment. 
New Mexico, Pecos DO, Roswell FO

Notice of temporary closure

A temporary closure will be in effect July 6 -15 at the Rob Jaggers Campground within the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave NCA during the American Endurance Ride Conference's official permitted events.
New Mexico, Pecos DO, Carlsbad FO

Public Land Order No. 7942; Withdrawal of National Forest System Lands for the Guadalupe Cave Resources Protection Area; New Mexico

This Order withdraws 28,513.30 acres of National Forest System lands in the Lincoln National Forest in Eddy County, New Mexico.
New Mexico

Notice of Filing of Plats of Survey

The plats of survey of the following described lands are scheduled to be officially filed 30 days after the date of this publication.
New Mexico

Notice of Protest Acceptance; Oklahoma

The stay of filing published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2021, will not be lifted because the protest was accepted, and the acceptance of the plats was cancelled. 
New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Rio Puerco FO

Public Land Order No. 7940; Placitas Area Withdrawal, New Mexico

This Public Land Order (PLO) withdraws 4,212.98 acres of public lands from location and entry under the United States mining laws, from leasing under the mineral leasing laws, and from disposal of

New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

Notice of Availability for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Director is announcing the availability of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument (Monument) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (E

New Mexico, Pecos DO, Las Cruces DO

Notice of Public Meeting, Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council, New Mexico

The Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council is scheduled to host an in-person meeting, with a virtual participation option, on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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