BLM Seeks Volunteers for New Mexico Land Council
Published Date: 1/16/2025
Notice
Summary
The Bureau of Land Management is looking for new members to join the Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council, which helps decide how public lands are used and cared for. If you live in the area and care about land, recreation, or conservation, now’s your chance to apply! Hurry—nominations close on February 18, 2025, and this is a great way to have your voice heard without spending a dime.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Nominations open — deadline Feb 18, 2025
You can apply to serve on the Bureau of Land Management Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council (RAC). All nominations must be received no later than February 18, 2025, and the RAC advises the BLM on land-use planning and management in the area.
Nominees must be New Mexico residents
To be considered, nominees must be residents of the State of New Mexico. Individuals may nominate themselves or others, but only New Mexico residents will be evaluated for RAC membership.
Specific interest categories sought for seats
The RAC seeks balanced membership across three categories: (1) holders of federal grazing permits or those representing transportation/rights-of-way, developed outdoor recreation/off-highway vehicle or commercial recreation, commercial timber, or energy and mineral development; (2) representatives of national/regional environmental organizations, dispersed recreation, archaeological/historical interests, or wild horse and burro groups; and (3) elected state/county/local officials, state natural resource agency employees, Indian tribe representatives, academicians in natural resources, or public-at-large.
Application requirements and selection criteria
To apply you must submit a completed RAC application form, letters of reference, and any other qualification information. The BLM will evaluate nominees based on education, training, experience, knowledge of the RAC geographic area, and a commitment to collaborative resource decision-making.
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-12937 — List of Bulk Drug Substances for Which There Is a Clinical Need Under Section 503B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; Extension of Comment Period
The FDA is giving folks more time to share their thoughts on whether certain medicines like semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide should be allowed for special compounding by outsourcing drug makers. This extension means anyone interested has until July 30, 2026, to weigh in. It affects drug makers, healthcare pros, and patients waiting for these meds, with no immediate cost changes but plenty of chances to influence future drug availability.
2026-12918 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; 49 CFR Part 569, 571.110, 571.120 & 574, Compliance and Labeling of Motor Vehicle Tires and Rims
NHTSA wants to keep collecting info on motor vehicle tires and rims but with some updates. More vehicles and rims mean a slight cost increase and more work for manufacturers and recordkeepers. If you’re involved in making or tracking tires and rims, your input is needed by August 25, 2026!
2026-12972 — Reopening or Extension of Application Deadline Dates; Applications for New Awards
The Department of Education may give extra time or reopen grant application deadlines for people affected by major disasters. This helps those in disaster-hit areas get a fair chance to apply for funding, usually adding up to five extra business days. These changes only affect eligible applicants in the disaster zones and could shift related review deadlines too.
2026-12954 — Harbert Mezzanine Partners II SBIC, L.P.; Surrender of License of Small Business Investment Company
Harbert Mezzanine Partners II SBIC, L.P. has officially given up its license to operate as a Small Business Investment Company. This means they won’t be making new investments under this program anymore. The change is effective immediately, so small businesses looking for funding from them will need to look elsewhere.
2026-12979 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection
The Federal Highway Administration wants your thoughts on a new form they plan to collect info with. This affects state transportation departments and anyone interested in highway planning. You’ve got until July 27, 2026, to share your ideas, and the goal is to keep paperwork fair and manageable without extra costs.
2026-12916 — Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
On June 23, 2026, the U.S. Treasury’s OFAC added new people to its blacklist, blocking their property and stopping Americans from doing business with them. They also updated info on someone already on the list. This means certain assets are frozen, and U.S. folks need to watch out for these changes right away.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-00949 — Alaska Native Claims Selection
The Bureau of Land Management is approving the transfer of surface land rights to Cook Inlet Region, Inc., an Alaska Native corporation, while the U.S. keeps ownership of the underground resources. This affects a small 0.40-acre area inside the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. If anyone thinks they have a claim, they can appeal the decision soon, so keep an eye on deadlines and public notices!
Next: 2025-00951 — Response to Utah Governor's Appeal of the BLM Utah State Director's Governor's Consistency Review Determination for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement
The Department of the Interior said no to Utah’s Governor’s appeal about the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument plan. Some of the Governor’s ideas were accepted, but many were turned down to keep the plan on track. This decision affects Utah’s land use and conservation efforts, with no big changes to costs or timing announced.