BLM Taos Field Office announces temporary closure of San Pedro area
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces that it will temporarily close the San Pedro area in Santa Fe County from April 20 through May 2, 2021, for site cleanup.
The area is managed by the BLM Taos Field Office, which is authorizing the contractor, Northwind, special use access to clean trash, clear illegally dumped items, test soils, and clean lead-contaminated soils. To protect the public and contractor-employees, and as authorized in Section 302(b) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, the BLM is regulating the use and occupancy by closing the public lands during the operation. An alternate for recreational shooting is available on public lands within the Camel Tracks area.
For more information about the temporary closure, please contact Justin Dean at 575-751-4734.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.