Press Releases
Volunteers Sought for Project to Benefit Wildlife
The Bureau of Land Management's Taos Field Office (BLM), in cooperation with concerned citizens and interest groups, including the Northern New Mexico Group of Sierra Club, is planning a volunteer
BLM Amends April 20, 2016 Oil and Gas Lease Sale
The Bureau of Land Management's New Mexico State Office (BLM) announced today that 19 parcels totaling about 5,325 acres will be offered at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale scheduled for April
BLM Releases Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan for the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument in Southern New Mexico
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has signed a Record of Decision (ROD) approving the Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument (Monument) administered by the
Ranchers Honored for Landscape Restoration Efforts
On December 4, 2015, at the New Mexico Joint Stockmen's Convention, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) presented both Alamogordo rancher Colt Howland and Roswell rancher Clyde Harrison the 2015 BL
No Turkey Coma Allowed in the Great Outdoors!
Planning for the Thanksgiving holiday can be more than turkey, pumpkin pie, and watching football. It is also an opportunity to take family and friends and those leftover turkey sandwiches fo
BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Over $28.5 Million from Parcels in New Mexico and Arkansas
As part of President Obama's all-of-the-above strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy production, a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas lease auction today nette
BLM to Hold Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale on October 21, 2015
On October 21, 2015, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold its quarterly oil and gas lease sale in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Second Federal Helium Auction Generates Over $28 Million
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) conducted its second annual auction of Federal helium at the Amarillo Field Office, under the terms of the Helium Stewardship Act (Act) of 2013. A total of
BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Over $70 Million from Parcels in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas
As part of President Obama's all-of-the-above strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy production, a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas lease auction today nette
BLM to Hold Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale on July 22, 2015
On July 22, 2015, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold its quarterly oil and gas lease sale in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Target Shooting on BLM Farmington Field Office Public Lands
As summer approaches, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farmington Field Office reminds target and recreational shooters to act responsibly while enjoying shooting sports on BLM public lands.
BLM Postpones January 21, 2015 Oil and Gas Lease Sale
The New Mexico Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has postponed the January 21, 2015 Competitive Oil and Gas Lease Sale because additional time is required to evaluate public comments regarding potent
BLM Helium Sales Generate $215 Million for American Taxpayer in 2014
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today will transfer $115 million to the U.S.
BLM and New Mexico State Historic Preservation Office Sign Revised Protocol Agreement
On December 17, 2014, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Director Jesse Juen, and the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) Jeff Pappas signed a protocol agreement
BLM Releases Environmental Assessment on DOD Proposal to Run Segments of SunZia Southwest Transmission Line Underground
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it is seeking public input on an Environmental Assessment (EA) that analyzes mitigation efforts proposed by the Department of Defense (DOD)
BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Over $4 Million from Parcels in Sandoval and Rio Arriba Counties
As part of President Obama's all-of-the-above strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy production, a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas lease auction today nette
BLM to Hold Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale on October 22, 2014
Santa Fe, NM - On October 22, 2014, the New Mexico State Office will hold its Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Oil & Gas Company Honored for Conservation Efforts in Southeast New Mexico
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) honored oil and gas operator RKI Exploration & Production, LLC with the “Restore New Mexico” award for their efforts to enhance and restore public lands in t
Culturally Significant Items Returned to the Hopi Tribe
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), New Mexico State Office, announced today that joint efforts by the BLM, the Department of Justice, and the Hopi Tribe have resulted in the repatriation, or retu
BLM and NM Game and Fish Partner to Provide Mobile Big Game Hunting Unit Maps
Santa Fe, NM – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has partnered with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish to offer mobile maps of New Mexico's big-game hunting units through the CarryMap App
First Federal Helium Auction Generates Over $14 Million for US Treasury
The Bureau of Land Management conducted the first auction of federal helium here today under the terms of the recently enacted Helium Stewardship Act.
BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale Nets Over $83 Million from Parcels in Chaves, Eddy, Guadalupe, and Lea Counties
As part of President Obama's all-of-the-above strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy production, a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas lease auction today nette
BLM to Hold Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale on July 16, 2014
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering 31 parcels for oil and gas leasing mineral rights on Federal mineral estate for Chavez, Eddy, Guadalupe, and Lea Counties.
Mammoth Tusk Found by BLM Grazing Permittees
New Mexico’s standing as a paleontological hot spot has once again been confirmed. Recently, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grazing permittees Tom and Sissy Olney reported that a possible ma
BLM Invites Public Comments on the Revised Protocol between BLM New Mexico and the State Historic Preservation Office
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico is seeking public comment on the draft revised Protocol between the BLM New Mexico and the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).