Press Releases
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.
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the withdrawal of 165,000 acres from the Upper Pecos Watershed in New Mexico from mining.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
BLM offices will begin selling personal Christmas tree permits for harvest of piñon and juniper.
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.
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.
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a proposed land exchange between the BLM and the New Mexico State Land Office.
The Bureau of Land Management and Cochiti Pueblo are announcing the reopening of Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument on Nov. 21, 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beginning Nov. 1, 2024, and continuing through out the month, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to conduct prescribed pile burn operations in two locations in the Farmington Field Office.
La BLM en Nuevo México abrió hoy un período de comentarios públicos de 30 días para que el público opine sobre las tres parcelas de petróleo y gas con un área total de 1,261.44 acres.
The BLM New Mexico State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on three oil and gas parcels totaling 1,261 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale in New Mexico.
Beginning in late-October, the BLM plans to conduct prescribed fire operations in Lincoln and Eddy counties.
The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office will hold a virtual competitive geothermal lease sale on Dec. 5, 2024, offering seven parcels totaling 4,467.77 acres in Doña Ana County.
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking nominations for a new Federal advisory committee that will help inform how the Bureau implements the Public Lands Rule.
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for existing and upcoming member vacancies in nine Resource Advisory Councils.