Notice of Application for Withdrawal Extension, Public Meeting, and Availability of a Legislative Environmental Assessment; McGregor Range, New Mexico
The Department of the Army (Army) filed an application with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for extension of the withdrawal of public lands for the Army’s use for the McGregor Range, located in Otero County, New Mexico. The McGregor Range encompasses 608,385 acres that Congress withdrew from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws, including the mining, mineral leasing, and geothermal leasing laws, subject to valid existing rights, for a 25- year period and reserved for the Army’s use. The current withdrawal will expire on November 6, 2026, unless Congress approves the extension. This notice advises the public of an opportunity to comment on the application, attend a public meeting, and review the legislative environmental assessment (EA).
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.