Press Releases
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BLM Las Cruces District seeks applicants for Artist-in-Residence Program
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.
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 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 seeks initial input for May 2025 oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico
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.
BLM, BIA cancel draft amendment for Farmington Mancos-Gallup plan
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.
Bureau of Land Management rescinds fire restrictions at Fort Stanton – Snowy River NCA and Lincoln Tracts
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 announces changes to hunting program on the Cross Bar Special Recreation Management Area in Potter County, Texas
The BLM Oklahoma Field Office is announcing changes to the hunting program for the Cross Bar Special Recreation Management Area in Potter County, Texas.
BLM to temporarily close Rob Jaggers Campground
The BLM Rob Jaggers Campground will be closed to the public during the American Endurance Ride Conference’s Equestrian Trail Ride from July 6-15, 2024.
BLM holds June 2024 sale for New Mexico and Kansas oil and gas leases
The BLM held a competitive oil and gas lease sale, offering 19 parcels covering 3,128 acres in New Mexico and Kansas.
Subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas de la BLM en Nuevo México y Kansas obtiene una ganancia neta de $34,414,251
La dependencia estatal de la Oficina de Administración de Tierras en Nuevo México realizó hoy una subasta competitiva de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en la que se ofrecían 19 parcelas en Nuevo México y Kansas.
BLM Las Cruces District to no longer issue recreation passes nor accept cash at Dripping Springs Natural Area Visitor’s Center
Dripping Springs Natural Area A.B. Cox Visitor’s Center will no longer issue America the Beautiful and BLM Las Cruces District Annual Recreation Passes. The Visitor’s Center will no longer accept cash for transactions.
BLM implements fire restrictions at Fort Stanton – Snow River NCA and Lincoln Tracts
Due to high fire danger and prolonged drought, the BLM is implementing fire restrictions on public land at the Fort Stanton - Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and BLM lands around the community of Lincoln.
BLM land acquisition expands public access and recreation opportunities adjacent to Río Grande del Norte National Monument
The BLM today announced the acquisition of approximately 3,700 acres of land adjacent to the Río Grande del Norte National Monument.
Department of the Interior safeguards Guadalupe Cave Resource Protection Area
The Bureau of Land Management today announced a Public Land Order to protect 28,513 acres of U.S. Department of Agriculture National Forest System lands at the Guadalupe Cave Resource Protection Area in Lincoln National Forest.
BLM announces public meetings on planning effort for Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites the public to engage in the land use planning process by attending public meetings, in-person or virtual, to discuss the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument DRAFT Environmental Impact Statement/Resource Management Plan.
La BLM anuncia subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en Texas
La dependencia estatal de la Oficina de Administración de Tierras (BLM, sigla en inglés) en Nuevo México anunció hoy una subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas programada para el 15 de Augusto 2024, con el fin de ofrecer cuatro parcelas de petróleo y gas con un área total de 6971.72acres en Texas.
BLM announces August 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Texas
The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for August 15, 2024, to offer four oil and gas parcels totaling 6971.72 acres in Texas.
La BLM solicita comentarios públicos sobre la subasta de arrendamiento de petróleo y gas en Nuevo México
La dependencia estatal de la Oficina de Administración de Tierras (BLM, sigla en inglés) en Nuevo México abrió hoy un período de análisis público de 30 días para que el público comente sobre siete parcelas de petróleo y gas con un área total de 1317.29 acres que podría incluirse en una subasta de arrendamiento en Febrero de 2024 en Nuevo México.
BLM seeks initial input for February 2025 oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico
The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on seven oil and gas parcels totaling 1,317 acres that may be included in a February 2025 lease sale in New Mexico.
BLM seeks public comment for November 2024 oil and gas lease sale in Kansas
The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on four oil and gas parcels lease sale in Kansas.
