Press Releases
BLM Plans Mertz Ranch Prescribed Fire in Cibola County
Beginning in February, the Bureau of Land Management Rio Puerco Field Office, in cooperation with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, plans to conduct the Mertz Ranch prescribed fire on app
BLM to Conduct Chain of Craters-Rendija Prescribed Fire in Cibola County
Beginning in February and continuing through spring, the Bureau of Land Management Rio Puerco Field Office plans to conduct a prescribed fire in Cibola County, weather permitting. The burn, w
Prescribed Burn in Dripping Springs Natural Area
Beginning the week of March 4, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is planning a prescribed burn at the Dripping Springs Natural Area (Natural Area) near Las Cruces. If weather is not within
Prescribed Burns Planned In Otero County
On March 5-6, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in conjunction with Holloman Air Force Base (Base), is planning a 500-acre prescribed burn, 20 miles northeast of Orogrande in Otero County.
BLM New Mexico defers nine parcels for March lease sale
SANTA FE, N.M.—In keeping with the Administration’s priority to sustainably develop energy and natural resources on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management’s New Mexico State Office has deferre
Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Uvalde, Texas
NORMAN, OKLA - The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro sale event in Uvalde, Texas, beginning on Feb.
BLM seeks public input on proposed oil and gas lease sale of parcels in New Mexico, Kansas and Oklahoma
SANTA FE, NM - The Bureau of Land Management has scheduled a 10-day public scoping period for input on 56 parcels of federal minerals proposed for the June 2019 competitive oil and gas lease sale.
BLM Announces Appointment of Tim Spisak as State Director for New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management today announced the appointment of Tim Spisak, a 34-year career BLM employee, as State Director for New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas.
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument closed on Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Jan. 6
In keeping with the administration’s priorities of being good neighbors and respecting the ties that native and traditional communities have to public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is
Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Mercedes, Texas
NORMAN, OKLA - The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro sale event in Mercedes, Texas, beginning on Jan.
BLM Christmas tree permits available
SANTA FE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management offices in Albuquerque, Socorro, Taos, Farmington and Santa Fe are now selling Christmas tree permits.
BLM to continue San Pedro thinning project
TAOS, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management will continue thinning to reduce accumulated vegetation posing fire hazards in the San Pedro, N.M. area through the end of December.
BLM plans prescribed fire in Sandoval County
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management Rio Puerco Field Office plans to conduct a prescribed burn on 75 acres of BLM-managed lands located approximately 13 miles south of Cuba, N.M.
El Malpais Ranger Station closed on Thanksgiving
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management is announcing that the El Malpais Ranger Station will be closed on Thursday, November 22 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Public comment period begins for BLM/BIA resource management plan for Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas
NORMAN, Okla. - The Bureau of Land Management’s Oklahoma Field Office, in coordination with the Bureau of Indian Affairs Eastern Oklahoma Regional Office and Bureau of In