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New Mexico, Pecos DO

La BLM solicita comentarios públicos sobre la subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en Nuevo México

BLM en Nuevo México abrió hoy un período de comentarios públicos de 30 días para que el público opine sobre las 16 parcelas de petróleo y gas con un área total de 7,502 acres.
New Mexico, Pecos DO

BLM seeks public comment for July 2025 oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico

The BLM New Mexico State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on 16 oil and gas parcels totaling 7,502 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale in New Mexico.
New Mexico, Rio Puerco FO

BLM, Pueblo of Jemez sign co-stewardship agreement for ancestral lands

The Bureau of Land Management and Pueblo of Jemez renewed a co-stewardship agreement today to protect traditional, religious, and cultural interests of the Pueblo on federal lands.
New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM updates management plan for the Rio Puerco Field Office

BLM issued a record of decision and approved resource management plan updating the 1986 Rio Puerco RMP and its 1992 amendment.
New Mexico, Taos FO

BLM updates management plan for Río Grande del Norte National Monument

BLM issued a management plan for Río Grande del Norte National Monument to protect its important landscapes and cultural sites while addressing increased interest in recreational use, visitor services, and facilities.
New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Rio Puerco FO

BLM, Pueblo of Acoma sign co-stewardship agreement for ancestral lands

The Bureau of Land Management and Pueblo of Acoma signed a co-stewardship agreement to protect the Pueblo’s traditional, religious, and cultural interests on public lands.
New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Rio Puerco FO

BLM seeks input for proposed $1 fee increase at Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a proposal to increase the standard amenity fee at Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument.
National Office, New Mexico

BLM Helium System sale provides $460 million to U.S. Treasury

The Bureau of Land Management transferred $460 million in proceeds from the sale of the Federal Helium System to the U.S. Treasury today, marking the conclusion of an historic program that served the nation for nearly a century.
National Office, New Mexico

Secretary Haaland initiates two-year protection of Pecos River Watershed from mining claims

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the withdrawal of 165,000 acres from the Upper Pecos Watershed in New Mexico from mining.
New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Rio Puerco FO, Farmington DO, Farmington FO

BLM seeks input on updated analysis for 2019 oil and gas lease sales in New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on the updated analysis for oil and gas parcels offered in the March and June 2019 lease sales.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM announces geothermal lease sale results in New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management today held a competitive geothermal lease sale, offering seven parcels totaling 4,468 acres in Doña Ana County. All seven parcels sold for $66,493.
New Mexico, Carlsbad FO

BLM seeks input on proposed land sale to Eddy County

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposed noncompetitive direct land sale of nearly 200 acres of public lands east of Carlsbad to Eddy County.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM announces holiday closures at Dripping Springs Natural Area

The Dripping Springs Natural Area, including the visitor center, picnic sites and all the hiking trails within the area, will be closed to visitors on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
New Mexico, Albuquerque DO

BLM plans pile burns in Socorro, Sandoval and Catron counties

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to burn piles of juniper, piñon and salt cedar slash in Socorro, Sandoval and Catron counties. Weather permitting, the burns will take place between now and Feb. 28, 2025. 
New Mexico

BLM oil and gas lease sale in Kansas received no bids

The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office today conducted a competitive oil and gas lease sale offering 4 parcels covering 1,324 acres in Kansas. The BLM received no bids for this lease sale
New Mexico, Farmington DO, Taos FO

BLM Taos Field Office plans prescribed pile burns near Cerro

Beginning Dec. 9, 2024, and continuing through the winter, the BLM will be conducting prescribed pile burn operations near Cerro, N.M. The unit will be 133 acres in size.
New Mexico

BLM selling Christmas trees in New Mexico

BLM offices will begin selling personal Christmas tree permits for harvest of piñon and juniper.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM hosts live auction for solar energy lease in New Mexico

The BLM held a live competitive auction for a 937.5-acre parcel for lease in the Afton Solar Energy Zone in Doña Ana County. Boulevard Associates, LLC was the successful bidder with a final bid of $1,900,000.
New Mexico, Farmington FO, Taos FO

BLM Taos Field Office opens new parking lot at Horsethief Mesa

The BLM Taos Field Office partnered with Carson National Forest to improve access and parking at Horsethief Mesa. The project helps resolves trespassing issues and safety concerns associated with public access.
New Mexico, Las Cruces DO

BLM seeks input on proposed land exchange with New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a proposed land exchange between the BLM and the New Mexico State Land Office.
New Mexico, Albuquerque DO, Rio Puerco FO

BLM, Cochiti Pueblo announce reopening of Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

The Bureau of Land Management and Cochiti Pueblo are announcing the reopening of Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument on Nov. 21, 2024.
New Mexico, Pecos DO, Carlsbad FO

La BLM anuncia subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en Nuevo México

La dependencia estatal de la Oficina de Administración de Tierras en Nuevo México anunció hoy una subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas programada para el 20 de Febrero de 2025.
New Mexico, Pecos DO, Carlsbad FO

BLM announces February 2025 oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico

The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Feb. 20, 2025, to offer seven oil and gas parcels totaling 1,317 acres in New Mexico.
New Mexico, Farmington DO, Taos FO

The Pueblo of Tesuque, Bureau of Land Management, and USDA Forest Service to co-steward the Caja del Río Plateau

Today, leadership from the Bureau of Land Management, USDA Forest Service, and Pueblo of Tesuque signed a memorandum of understanding to co-steward culturally significant Tribal places located on Caja del Río Plateau.
New Mexico

BLM personal-use fuelwood permits available at various locations and online

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is selling fuelwood permits for personal use to the public. Fuelwood permits cost $5 - $20 per cord and are available in person at select locations and online.