STATE Mining interests stake more claims in last 4 years than entire last century More than 12,000 mining claims have been staked in New Mexico since 2023, driven by Trump's push to fast-track permits and rising mineral prices.
NEWS Pueblo leaders, congressional members rally to protect Chaco Canyon Leaders convened in Washington to oppose a proposal that would strip protections from surrounding land
NEWS Federal agency's proposal to rescind Chaco drilling protections riles state, tribal leaders Elimination of 10-mile buffer zone would undo 2023 order by former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO Las Cruces supports fed-state land swap Exchange would consolidate BLM management of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
NEWS Steve Pearce outlines big goals in new 'dream job' as federal BLM director Former NM congressman cites efficient permitting, capping of orphaned oil wells as priorities in new post
STATE At this New Mexico park, mountain bikers pedal amid hundreds of oil wells Glade Run Recreation Area is a destination for cyclists, hikers, birders and other outdoor enthusiasts
ENERGY BLM reports $4 billion from Texas-New Mexico oil and gas leases Highest bid was $357,129 per acre for a 640-acre parcel
STATE Chaco Canyon among 11 most endangered historic places, the National Trust says All Pueblo Council of Governors announces designation in effort to permanently protect landscape
NEWS Senate confirms Steve Pearce as BLM director Former NM congressman's nomination was jeered by public land advocates
NEWS Pearce鈥檚 BLM nomination advances to Senate floor Timing of the full Senate vote is now in the hands of Senate Majority Leader John Thune
NEWS Steve Pearce expected to face questions over public land views in Senate confirmation hearing Former NM congressman was nominated to lead Bureau of Land Management in November
LOCAL COLUMN OPINION: Our land is not for sale: Why New Mexico sportsmen oppose Steve Pearce for BLM post
Meander down to Mimbres Valley: From Deming to Silver City, and the Gila to City of Rocks, this southern New Mexico area has much to explore