Press Releases


The Bureau of Land Management is issuing a proposed plan for the management and protection of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument in southern New Mexico.
The Bureau of Land Management, in partnership with the San Juan Soil and Water Conservation District, will treat approximately 17,200 acres of sagebrush to improve watershed health in San Juan and Colorado watersheds.
BLM en Nuevo México abrió hoy un período de análisis público de 30 días para que el público comente sobre 17 parcelas de petróleo y gas con un área total de 7,781.76 acres.
The BLM New Mexico State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 17 oil and gas parcels totaling 7,782 acres that may be included in a July 2025 lease sale in New Mexico.
In support of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal to achieve a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035, the Bureau of Land Management is offering one parcel in the Afton Solar Energy Zone in Doña Ana County for lease through a live competitive auction.
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the proposed Cowboy Solar project, which if approved could generate up to 200 megawatts of renewable energy on approximately 2,528 acres of public lands in Eddy County.
The Bureau of Land Management announced an updated management plan and associated Environmental Assessment for the Río Grande del Norte National Monument. They will support resources and continued use of the Monument.
BLM and Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks announce the selection of Crystal Evans, a local Las Cruces artist, as this year’s artist-in-residence for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument. 
The BLM Las Cruces District installed Remote Off-Grid Kiosks to process card payments instead of cash at Three Rivers Petroglyph Recreation Area, Aguirre Spring Campground and Dripping Springs Natural Area. 
The BLM today announced its proposed roadmap for solar energy development on public lands, designed to expand efficient and environmentally responsible solar project permitting on public lands across the West.
The BLM is seeking public input on a supplemental analysis of APDs that were challenged in Diné Citizens Against Ruining Our Environment v. Bernhardt, 1:19-cv-00703 (D.N.M.).
BLM en Nuevo México realizó hoy una subasta competitiva de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas . En total, cuatro parcelas que abarcan un área de 6,972 acres se vendieron por $61,044,916.
The BLM New Mexico State Office held a competitive oil and gas lease sale, offering four parcels covering 6,972 acres in Texas. A total of $61,044,916 in high bids were received.
BLM en Nuevo México anunció hoy una 21 de Noviembre de 2024 subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas con el fin de ofrecer cuatro parcelas de petróleo y gas con un área total de 1,324.12 acres en Kansas.
The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for November 21, 2024, to offer four oil and gas parcels totaling 1,324 acres in Kansas.
The Bureau of Land Management is issuing a Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Rio Puerco Field Office.
BLM Nuevo México abrió hoy un período de comentarios públicos de 30 días siete parcelas de petróleo y gas con un área total de 1,317.29 acres que podrían incluirse en la próxima subasta de arrendamiento en Nuevo México.
The BLM New Mexico State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on seven oil and gas parcels totaling 1317 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale in New Mexico.
Beginning in August, the BLM plans to conduct prescribed fire operations at the Fort Stanton – Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. The operations will continue through late September.
Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks and BLM Las Cruces District announce a call to artists to apply for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Artist-in-Residence Program to take place Sept. 1-30, 2024.
BLM en Nuevo México abrió hoy un período de análisis público de 30 días para que el público comente sobre tres parcelas de petróleo y gas con un área total de 1,261.44 acres.
BLM New Mexico opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on three oil and gas parcels totaling 1,261 acres that may be included in a May 2025 lease sale. The comment period ends Aug. 14, 2024.
Today’s procedural step formalizes action first announced in December; Agencies to continue work with Tribes, cooperating agencies, and other stakeholders on developing an updated approach for management of lands in the planning area.
With increasing precipitation and higher humidity, resulting in reduced fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roswell Field Office has terminated fire restrictions at the Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and the Lincoln Tracts in Lincoln County, N.M.
BLM closed on the sale of the Federal Helium System.